Former First Lady Aisha Buhari has made fresh disclosures about the health struggles of her late husband, revealing how rumours inside Aso Rock disrupted his care.
Aisha Buhari revelations say former President Muhammadu Buhari began locking his room after claims spread that she was plotting to kill him.
Health crisis traced to broken routine
In Aisha Buhari revelations, she explained that Buhari’s 2017 illness was caused by missed meals and poor nutrition, not poisoning or a mysterious disease.
She said the former president’s 154-day medical leave in 2017 resulted from a disrupted feeding routine after they moved into Aso Villa.
Aisha Buhari revelations are contained in a new 600-page biography titled From Soldier to Statesman: The Legacy of Muhammadu Buhari.
The book, written by Dr Charles Omole, was launched on Monday at the State House.
From Daura to final days
The 22-chapter book traces Buhari’s life from his childhood in Daura, Katsina State, to his death in a London hospital in July 2025.
It states that Aisha Buhari personally supervised her husband’s meals and supplements for years, helping him stay healthy despite long-term malnutrition symptoms.
She stressed discipline in elderly care, saying, “Elderly bodies require gentle, consistent support,” and added, “He doesn’t have a chronic illness. Keep him on schedule.”
Aisha Buhari revelations say the crisis began after the loss of “my nutrition”, a routine she managed before moving to the Presidential Villa.
Rumours and mistrust in Aso Rock
She convened meetings with close aides, including the doctor, CSO, housekeeper and SSS chief, to explain the nutrition plan.
She said, “Daily, cups and bowls with tailored vitamin powders and oils, a touch of protein here, a change to cereals there.”
However, the routine later collapsed due to fear and gossip within the Presidency.
“Then came the gossip and the fearmongering. They said I wanted to kill him,” the book quoted her as saying.
Aisha Buhari revelations claim Buhari believed the rumours briefly and began locking his room.
She said meals were delayed, supplements stopped, and added, “For a year, he did not have lunch. They mismanaged his meals.”
UK treatment and recovery
The decline led to two long medical stays in the UK in 2017, lasting a total of 154 days.
During the period, Buhari transferred power to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo.
After returning, he admitted he had “never been so ill” and confirmed receiving blood transfusions.
Doctors in London prescribed stronger supplements, but Buhari was initially afraid to take them.
Aisha Buhari revelations say she secretly mixed the supplements into his juice and oats.
She described a quick recovery, saying, “After just three days, he threw away the stick he was walking with.”
“After a week, he was receiving relatives,” she added.
Conspiracies dismissed
The book notes that Buhari’s absence fuelled rumours and conspiracy theories nationwide.
Aisha Buhari revelations firmly dismiss claims of poisoning and say loss of routine caused the illness.
She also rejected the “Jibril of Sudan” body double story as absurd.
She blamed poor government communication for allowing simple issues to grow into major conspiracies.
The book further alleges surveillance in the Presidency, including bugging of offices and replaying private conversations.
Omole wrote that Buhari’s habit of handing power to his deputy showed respect for institutions, even during personal health crises.
