Posted by Samuel on Sat 07th Feb, 2026 - tori.ng
Atiku disclosed the visit in a post shared on his verified Facebook page on Friday evening, noting that both families were in the Kingdom to perform the lesser hajj (Umrah).
The widow of late former President Muhammadu Buhari, Aisha Buhari, accompanied by her daughter Hanan Buhari and other family members, paid a visit to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar in Saudi Arabia on Friday.
Atiku disclosed the visit in a post shared on his verified Facebook page on Friday evening, noting that both families were in the Kingdom to perform the lesser hajj (Umrah).
“I was honoured to host Hajiya Aisha Buhari, wife of former President Muhammadu Buhari, her daughter Hanan, and other family members during their visit to me in Saudi Arabia,” Atiku wrote.
He added, “Like me, the former First Lady and her family are in the Kingdom on a lesser hajj.”
Although details of the discussions between both families were not disclosed, the visit has attracted widespread attention and reactions on social media, given the political history involving both families.