The cabal made Buhari lock his room against me —Aisha

The Cabal Made Buhari Lock His Room Against Me - Aisha Buhari

In a dramatic revelation that has stirred public discourse, former First Lady Dr. Aisha Buhari disclosed that her late husband, President Muhammadu Buhari, was influenced by a powerful cabal within the Presidential Villa to mistrust her during his time in office.

This startling account is documented in the newly launched biography From Soldier to Statesman: The Legacy of Muhammadu Buhari, authored by Dr. Charles Omole and unveiled at the State House Conference Centre in Abuja.

According to Aisha Buhari, the cabal poisoned her husband’s mind with malicious gossip, alleging that she intended to harm him. These claims, she explained, led Buhari to begin locking his bedroom door against her and altering his daily habits.

She recounted that aides told the President she wanted to kill him, and for a period, he believed them. This mistrust manifested in subtle but significant changes: he locked his room, adjusted his diet, and distanced himself from her routine care.

The former First Lady emphasized that Buhari’s 2017 health crisis was not due to poisoning or a mysterious illness, as widely speculated at the time, but rather a long history of malnutrition compounded by mismanagement of his dietary regimen by close aides.

For years, she had overseen his meals and supplements, ensuring a strict routine that supported his health.

However, once the presidency’s machinery took over, this routine was disrupted, and his condition worsened. 

Aisha Buhari’s account paints a vivid picture of the inner workings of Aso Rock, where power struggles and intrigue often spilled into personal lives. She described how gossip and fearmongering eroded trust between her and her husband, creating a wedge during one of the most critical periods of his presidency.

The revelations also highlight the extent to which the so-called “cabal” wielded influence, not only over governance but also over the private affairs of the First Family.

The biography further chronicles Buhari’s journey from his early days in Daura, Katsina State, through his military career, political struggles, and eventual presidency, culminating in his final hours in a London hospital in July 2025.

Within this broader narrative, Aisha’s testimony stands out as a deeply personal account of betrayal, manipulation, and the human cost of political intrigue.

This disclosure has sparked widespread debate in Nigeria, with many questioning the role of unelected power brokers in shaping the decisions and personal life of a sitting president.

It also underscores the vulnerability of leaders to misinformation and manipulation, even within their closest circles.

For Aisha Buhari, the episode remains a painful reminder of how political machinations can fracture trust within a marriage and family at the highest level of governance.