Former First Lady of Nigeria, Aisha Buhari, on Wednesday paid a courtesy visit to former Vice President and 2027 African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar.

Atiku disclosed the visit in a personally signed statement, describing the meeting with the former First Lady as warm and deeply appreciated.

According to the former Vice President, the visit went beyond the courtesies of the occasion and served as a reminder of the responsibility facing leaders and others seeking to shape the country’s future.

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Atiku said the welfare, dignity and future of Nigerians should remain central to national priorities, particularly as households continue to face pressure from the rising cost of basic necessities.

The former Vice President said families across the country are being stretched by increasing expenses on food, transportation, education and healthcare.

He argued that Nigerians should be able to live with dignity while benefiting from an economy that creates opportunities and rewards hard work.

 Atiku Calls for Affordable Nigeria

Atiku said the country must pursue policies that would reduce the financial pressures confronting households and restore opportunities for Nigerians.

He maintained that the focus should be on building a Nigeria that works for its citizens and allows families to have greater economic security.

“Today, I was delighted to receive former First Lady, H.E. Aisha Buhari,” Atiku wrote in the statement.

He described Aisha Buhari’s visit as “warm and deeply appreciated,” adding that it reinforced what he described as the urgent responsibility of those seeking a better Nigeria.

Atiku said the country’s current economic pressures make it necessary for leaders to focus on issues directly affecting ordinary citizens.

He specifically referenced the cost of food, transport, education and healthcare as areas where families are experiencing increased pressure.

The former Vice President said Nigerians deserve an economy capable of restoring opportunity and providing families with the means to live with dignity and hope.

His comments came as political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections continue to develop, with Atiku identified in the supplied report as the ADC presidential candidate.

The visit by Aisha Buhari, however, was described by Atiku primarily as a courtesy engagement rather than an announcement of a political arrangement.

In his statement, the former Vice President used the occasion to reiterate his emphasis on the welfare of Nigerians and the need to address economic hardship.

He said the country should be transformed into a place where citizens can work, pursue opportunities and meet essential needs without being overwhelmed by rising costs.

Atiku also called for measures that would ease the burden on households and restore hope among Nigerians facing difficult economic circumstances.

“We must ease the burden, restore hope and make Nigeria Affordable Again,” he stated.

The statement placed household welfare at the centre of Atiku’s response to the visit, highlighting the cost of essential goods and services as issues that require attention.

Aisha Buhari, who served as First Lady during the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari, was reported to have visited Atiku in a courtesy capacity.

The meeting brings together two prominent figures who have occupied significant positions in Nigeria’s political history, although the supplied statement did not indicate that the visit represented a formal political endorsement or alliance.

Atiku’s comments instead focused on the broader question of how national priorities should address the economic circumstances confronting Nigerian families.

He stressed the importance of creating an environment where citizens can have access to opportunities and maintain a decent standard of living.

As political discussions ahead of 2027 continue, economic conditions and the cost of living are expected to remain among the issues addressed by political actors and other stakeholders.

For Atiku, the visit provided an opportunity to restate his call for policies centred on reducing household pressures and making the Nigerian economy more affordable for citizens.