Former First Lady Aisha Buhari has explained why former President Muhammadu Buhari often avoided removing ministers and aides who were seen as underperforming during his time in office.
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The explanation is contained in a new biography that traces Buhari’s life and leadership, released on Monday in Abuja, offering fresh insight into decisions that shaped his presidency.
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According to Aisha Buhari, her husband’s age and long-standing fear of being viewed as harsh played a major role, especially because of memories linked to his military rule decades earlier.
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She revealed that Buhari believed officials who still delivered some results deserved patience, but admitted that some aides took advantage of his caution and stayed on despite poor output.
The book also explains why Buhari later spoke up for some allies who came under investigation after he left office, as he still relied on them for personal support and felt a sense of duty toward them.
In his final months, Aisha Buhari said the former president became quiet and withdrawn, speaking little and avoiding eye contact, a change she described as the weight of responsibility, regret, and care in his last days.
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