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Monday 15 June 2015

I am not the First Lady - Aisha Buhari says

Our First Lady doesn't want to be referred to as The First Lady. Strange? Read the press statement...


I am not the first Lady says the wife of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Hajia Aisha Muhammadu Buhari. I am the wife of the President and will be addressed as such going forward. With her large smile that easily lights up a room, Mrs Buhari's sense of direction is established. Her jovial nature belies a strong personality who says what she thinks.

Speaking at the Appreciation Dinner held last night ,June 13th at the state house , mrs Buhari shared  some of the challenges experienced on the campaign trail, ensuring that she diffused a potential life threatening situation with light laughter which shows her sense of balanced perspective on the trials that come with being in the public glare. She attributed the success of the camapaign to team work and was profoundly greatful to the team , women and youth that helped vote her husband into office. She also attributed all her success and achievements to the support of the President who encouraged her to go to school even while raising 5 children where she eventually got her Master’s degree in International affairs and Strategic studies from the Nigerian Defence  Acadmy NDA

“We are celebrating our victory” she said and for every victory celebration, there is a party and a party it was indeed with beautifully and fashionably women  from every state in the nation across every class ably represented seated as peers.

Also in attendance was the wife of the Vice President Mrs  Oludolapo Osibajo, who also celebrated the women who came en-masse to vote despite challenging situations, she regaled us with a story of the egg seller who had never flown in an airplane but was flown in for the party and was bring her eggs and how security did not allow the eggs on the plane. Mrs Osibajo told us of how Mrs Buhari had continuously spoken about the Chibok girls and how meeting with the parents was a priority.
With an agenda ,giving focus to women issues, the wife  of the president wants to see more women in the legislature even from the local government level. While observing the decline of women in the legislative , a situation she hopes to help reverse; she believes empowerment from the ward level will better affect the ordinary woman on the street which was a point she highlighted in an interview with a local news station during the election campaigning.

Nicknamed ‘Gogo of Africa” by  Hajia Ramatu Tijani, the APC National women’s leader gogo means ‘Caregiver”, Mrs Aisha Buhari has been described as someone who will want to share your burden, an advocate for those treated unfairly,a strong supporter of the rights of women,jovial and gentle natured , she is prepared to share her beloved husband with the rest of the world,she quips “He belogs to the whole world and he belongs to nobody”

106 comments:

Unknown said...

Well said ma'am. Linda take note!








Okiie, notice to all LIBERs. Didn't want to do dis before but I gex I just have to do it as a disclaimer. One idiot on dis blog stole my identity, my name & signage. So please any negative comments on dis blog is not coming from me but from the thief cos I would neva say anything bad about someone or wish anyone evil. So I have gone back to using my old pix & my email address is (julie3er@gmail.com). Linda take note!

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kaunar Allah said...

She already said she will want people to call her the wife of the president and not adress her as the first lady during the campaign

STERN said...

Oh..i like that..she sounds learned.

Unknown said...

I wish her the very best.

Anonymous said...

Story for d gods

CHERRY said...

Hmm strange!

Anonymous said...

hmmmmmmmmmmmmm pure huminity

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Bonita Bislam said...

Kwarai mamana.Change starts from within.I believe in this regime.I pray they honour their promises

Unknown said...

yea we know u are trying to appear simple and all that but thats wat u are.

Unknown said...

Stories

Chikaka said...

Our First Lady doesn't want to be referred to as The First Lady. Strange?

What is strange about it? When Buhari was campaigning, didn't you read that he would abolish the office? Which is what he has done and this goes for all Governors wives too.

Unknown said...

Ok

Unknown said...

God bless Gogo of Africa.

Unknown said...

Nice speech

Unknown said...

Nice speech

Davido's driver said...

Ok

Anonymous said...

So what does she want to be referred to as?
Abeg the modesty is gettin too much
Every presidents wife is called a first lady
She should deal with it

Unknown said...

who come b first lad?

Kponskii said...

Hian. This their humility don dey go too far jor.

Anonymous said...

Ok na!! So Zahra should be addressed as first lady? Nonsense, abeg accept your fate and stop forming humility for Nigerians.. I voted for your husband and not this shit you are saying. If you don't want the title first lady then sharply leave Aso rock and head to your village.. Zahra I hereby proclaim you the New Nigeria First Lady!! Olodo ni e,ndi ara,damburu ba!!!

Anonymous said...

Rubbish you are the first lady

Unknown said...

Okay...Heard!!!

Unknown said...

a.k.a EDWIN CHINEDU AZUBUKO said..
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This woman too gather brain i swear....
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***CURRENTLY IN JUPITER***

ary said...

All this eye service, all because of the raucous APC raised during GEJ's tenure about the abuse of the office. She is the first lady whether she likes it or not.

Unknown said...

Watching her in 10d

Anonymous said...

Nonsense!!! We are waiting to see how long she will hold on to this her Holier Than Thou attitude. She should go and take several seats abed. Mtcheeew.

mikkyjanec said...

all nah talk.

Anonymous said...

YES MADAM..NA UR OWN CHNGE B DAT...TOMJERRYSWIT

shola bright said...

Then wat r u, 100th lady?

NaijaDeltaBabe said...

Okay ma

Unknown said...

Noted!!!

Anonymous said...

Make I hear word! She's not the first lady but she released official portrait for the office of the first lady. This woman is confusing herself. Nonsense.

Anonymous said...

Mtchwww
~D great anonymous!

Unknown said...

Nice one

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Unknown said...

Trial not trail

That's a very significant and contradictory statement that will cause a lot of criticisms and negative reactions if she changes it in the future. Some things are better left unsaid

MISS UNDERSTOOD said...

To we Nigerians you're the first lady.. Q.E.D

Unknown said...

I would want to believe our president's wife line hook and sinker, but because of recurrent failed promises we have experienced so far in this country, I have to reserve my comments until 2years into the tenure of this regime. Meanwhile, I sincerely hope and pray for the success of our dear President and his beautiful wife.

Emmanuel Fan said...

You are right woman.Buhari's first lady is late. So, no thanks.

*Linda's best friend*

jennykurt said...

Change

Anonymous said...

* she's not d first Lady* Hmm! What does she mean? Does she think dat we don't know where she's coming from,pls let her go and sleep jarre.

Man Of God said...

Dis seems to be the odd side of change! What is her own PET PROJECT? Someone pls update me

Unknown said...

We have heard!!!...

Unknown said...

Hmmmmm! So, what then is the name for a President's wife, if not "FIRST LADY " ? lol Very funny!

Unknown said...

Hmmmmm! So, what then is the name for a President's wife, if not "FIRST LADY " ? lol Very funny!

Unknown said...

that's what I call #CHANGE

Unknown said...

Aww.... now dis is a real woman

Unknown said...

Hmmmmm! So, what then is the name for a President's wife, if not "FIRST LADY " ? lol Very funny!

knowurway.com said...

Gbam! Usogbuadrow! All the MORONS that are here on this blog, I hope u can hear her now? If I hear u talk nonsense here again fire will burn your head!

Bishop Dammy said...

That's X a lady that has the country at heart. God bless you ma. 3 john 2

Anonymous said...

She is the last lady. Yeye dey smell. She don see alumanjeri wey she wan tell di brouhaha.see her roboto cheek like that of kulin-kulin seller. She hate groundnut but love kulin-kulin. Hypocrate (monaarfak)

Lizzbey said...

She shld also go to the dictionary and change the meaning the name called a president's wife, ode, this woman shld better no disgrace this country oh with all these pretense oh

Anonymous said...

Abeg there's nothing humble about it. Whether she likes it or not, whether she wants the name or not, she is First Lady. Pls Aisha, don't delude yourself

Unknown said...

Gbam! Gbam!! Gbam!!! She said it all, and I believe dis rest d case of her hubby keeping to his words dat d office of first lady wil b no more when he is in power.

So dis is promise kept, and fulfilled. God bless d President, and wife abundantly. Thumbs up, and more power to their elbows.

Unknown said...

Gbam! Gbam!! Gbam!!! She said it all, and I believe dis rest d case of her hubby keeping to his words dat d office of first lady wil b no more when he is in power.

So dis is promise kept, and fulfilled. God bless d President, and wife abundantly. Thumbs up, and more power to their elbows.

Anonymous said...

You are a fool, I hope u know that.

Unknown said...

your Father, na thunder go fire ur generation for that .

Anonymous said...

All these idiots accused her on this same blog for calling herself first lady when her husband has said he doesnt want office of first lady. Now she has come out to clarify the issue yet you still criticise her. Nigerians grow up!

Anonymous said...

All these idiots accused her on this same blog for calling herself first lady when her husband has said he doesnt want office of first lady. Now she has come out to clarify the issue yet you still criticise her. Nigerians grow up!

Anonymous said...

E be like say ur brain dey leak water. If u need plot of land go n meet ur father.... Idiot!

Anonymous said...

First lady office was just used to eat money that's why Buhari scapped it off. About 10 women will escort Patience Jonathan to London for holiday and they will all stay in hotels and get allowances for the trip from the office of the first Lady for doing nothing. This is why Buhari said the office is waste of money. Buhari said instead of first lady, call her "wife of the president". I think Buhari is trying to emulate the American system of government where Michelle Obama is referred to as wife of the president but she still carrys out her roles of charity, women protection, women liberation, orphange care etc

Anonymous said...

First lady office was just used to eat money that's why Buhari scapped it off. About 10 women will escort Patience Jonathan to London for holiday and they will all stay in hotels and get allowances for the trip from the office of the first Lady for doing nothing. This is why Buhari said the office is waste of money. Buhari said instead of first lady, call her "wife of the president". I think Buhari is trying to emulate the American system of government where Michelle Obama is referred to as wife of the president but she still carrys out her roles of charity, women protection, women liberation, orphange care etc

Anonymous said...

First lady office was just used to eat money that's why Buhari scapped it off. About 10 women will escort Patience Jonathan to London for holiday and they will all stay in hotels and get allowances for the trip from the office of the first Lady for doing nothing. This is why Buhari said the office is waste of money. Buhari said instead of first lady, call her "wife of the president". I think Buhari is trying to emulate the American system of government where Michelle Obama is referred to as wife of the president but she still carrys out her roles of charity, women protection, women liberation, orphange care etc

Anonymous said...

But the Wife of the President said so a long time ago. It's only the press and aproko people that keep insisting there's an Office of the first lady...
It was closed when Dame Patience took a bow out.

Unknown said...

Come, whoever u are, I can see u've gone berserk! U want to get noticed by all means, then try another tactics.



#TeamBlessed#

Anonymous said...

First lady office was just used to eat money that's why Buhari scapped it off. About 10 women will escort Patience Jonathan to London for holiday and they will all stay in hotels and get allowances for the trip from the office of the first Lady for doing nothing. This is why Buhari said the office is waste of money. Buhari said instead of first lady, call her "wife of the president". I think Buhari is trying to emulate the American system of government where Michelle Obama is referred to as wife of the president but she still carrys out her roles of charity, women protection, women liberation, orphange care etc

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Anonymous said...

Ok! Enough of this self righteousness! From buhari risking his life & moving without security to her not wanting to be called the first lady? Common...We know,you're not like the ebele's but they need to stop this pattern!!!

abujakenneth said...

All these praise singing is it for worth

Unknown said...

LOOK HOW NIGERIANS HAVE TAKEN TO CRITICISING THE VERY PEOPLE WHO ARE GOING TO GREAT PAINS TO ESTABLISH THEIR COMMITMENT TO SERVE WITHOUT THE UNNECESARY CEREMONY THAT WAS THE TRADEMARK OF THE GEJ ADMIN.

SHOULDN'T WE PREFER THIS OVER DECLARATION/STRESSING OF TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILTY TO LESS OF IT GIVEN OUR MOST RECENT HISTORY???

ONE WONDERS WHAT IT WILL TAKE TO HELP NIGERIA?

APPLE said...

PLEASE STOP ALL THIS DETRACTION! First lady kor second lady ni. mtcheeeww

Anonymous said...

So what will change after all ? She will still has to carry out some projects that 1st ladies engages in... She is still the presidos wife , she cant go anywhere without a convoy, she is still the number 1 lady in nigeria in her own rights, so what has actually changed ... NOTHING .. una just dey talk since .. i pray ur husband works sha

AbokiDaWarriBoy said...

Rotfl...

AbokiDaWarriBoy said...

Bro stop this spaceship biko.

AbokiDaWarriBoy said...

Bros abeg stop this spaceship. Biko

krown said...

You are the most foolish person I know

Anonymous said...

Pretender Aisha your portrait picture did not show or edify your statement as you want us to believe, in fact the picture was saying, " my time has come. Time will tell if you will not do much more than Patient. it is even evident in your numerous talk talk these day.

Unknown said...

Strange but if thats how she wants it good

Anonymous said...

Them Patience Jonathan were using the office of the first lady to eat money. I love Buhari's stand on scapping the office.

Anonymous said...

ABEG SHE SHOULD GET THE FUCK LOST ....nonsense. every civilized country has a first lady so what is this bullshit about i am not the first lady. please let her fly out of here....very irritating nonsense.

Anonymous said...

U're d biggest fool of our tym,idiot

Adetunji Saka said...

Everyone is entitled to his or her opinion. That is hers nd hers alone. So let respect nd adhere to it.

Anonymous said...

Your daughter appear as d president daughter.. why u coming as NO first lady, dis is strange

Unknown said...

Why are Nigerians so difficult to be pleased and satisfied? You have a government that is trying to effect changes to move the country forward to her next level and shun all forms of corruption at all levels, instead of you to appreciate such people, you keep on castigating and criticizing them. Is appreciation and praise are expensive things to give to people in Nigeria? What of if they promised heaven and earth like past government and nothing is fulfiled, will u kill them? The change actually needs to start from Nigerian's mentality, the way we think and reason. Give them the chance to work and operate without an iota of criticism and condemnation......half word is enough for the wise!

Anonymous said...

So you would like to just be someone's wife? quite stupid

Anonymous said...

Is it by change of title?
Whats the difference between wife of the president and first lady.
Is there a job description for first ladies and a separate one for wife of the president.
Does being wife of the president mean we will no longer hear or see her do anything in public either a pet project or onbehalf of the President.
I think madam is taking everyone for a ride. First and foremost if you desire to be only known as the wife of the president my assumption is that just as you were unknown before the elections (atleast to the majority of us) that is how you intend to remain during your husband's presidency. If that is what you mean; Goodluck although you have already broken that by the party in question where this press conference was drawn from.
smh.

Unknown said...

Story for d gods... abeg make I hear word.. na salary matter concerns me.

Anonymous said...

Action speaks louder than words. If you just want to be the wife of the president, just disappear from the limelight we will not even notice.
We have enough drama in this country to be concerned with change of titles which is a mere charade to impress the impressionable.

Unknown said...

He belongs to the whole world and nobody!! Again? Okay ooh!!

Anonymous said...

No one really cares.
~D great anonymous!

Anonymous said...

Well spoken.

Anonymous said...

first, it was nobody should pay anybody 2 pay her & her hubby visit now it's 1'st lady matter,all na wash only time will tell ur true color.

Anonymous said...

Lwkm
~D great anonymous!

Anonymous said...

Lwkm don't mind the woman.
~D great anonymous!

Anonymous said...

Lol @ confusing herself
~D great anonymous!

Anonymous said...

Potatoes, patetoes all have same.

Anonymous said...

I wonder what u mean. Bishop dammy
~D great anonymous!

Anonymous said...

After burning Ur orobo body.
~D great anonymous!

Anonymous said...

Pls WTH did u type? Which American system? You need some history tutorial asap plus a satellite enabled TV.
~D great anonymous!

Anonymous said...

Pretense you mean?
~D great anonymous!

Anonymous said...

Lol
~D great anonymous!

Anonymous said...

An amazing comment.
~D great anonymous!

Anonymous said...

First lady office was just used to eat money that's why Buhari scapped it off. About 10 women will escort Patience Jonathan to London for holiday and they will all stay in hotels and get allowances for the trip from the office of the first Lady for doing nothing. This is why Buhari said the office is waste of money. Buhari said instead of first lady, call her "wife of the president". I think Buhari is trying to emulate the American system of government where Michelle Obama is referred to as wife of the president but she still carrys out her roles of charity, women protection, women liberation, orphange care etc

Anonymous said...

All Dis Deir Talk Na To Package Nigerians Wey No Sharp!!! Forming Humble, Rubbish...

Unknown said...

Call her last lady instead

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