In a development with significant political implications,
Nigeria’s First Lady Aisha Buhari on Wednesday
evening arrived in Washington DC on a weeklong visit.
She is billed to attend a number of events in the area.
Sources at the Nigerian Embassy in Washington DC said
Mrs. Buhari arrived on a British Airways flight from
London.
Her visit is of tremendous interest in Nigeria where Ekiti
State governor Ayodele Fayose alleged in June that Mrs.
Buhari was involved in the infamous Halliburton scandal,
and is the “Aisha Buhari” mentioned in related court
documents.
Our investigations show that there is no “Aisha Buhari”
mentioned in the Halliburton scandal. However, there is
one mentioned in the case of former United States
congressman William Jefferson, who was convicted on
corruption charges in 2009, and to whom “Aisha Buhari”
wired the sum of $170,000. It is to that matter the governor
mistakenly appears to allude.
On several occasions, Governor Fayose asserted that Mrs.
Buhari could not enter the US, suggesting she would be
arrested, a bluff she has now called. Investigations by
SaharaReporters and the New York Times have
categorically stated that the Aisha Buhari mentioned in the
court document in reference is not President Buhari's wife.
Nonetheless, Mrs. Buhari has sued Governor Fayose
concerning his allegations.
According to an official invitation letter to her, obtained by
SaharaReporters, Mrs. Buhari was expected to have arrived
in the United Stastes two days ago, but was held back by
official delays in Nigeria.
Among others, she is expected during her visit to attend
meetings at the George Mason University in Fairfax,
Virginia. She will also be hosted by the United States
Institute of Peace, in collaboration with Voice of America,
and attend the 25th Anniversary celebration of Zumunta
Association USA Inc.

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