Where Is Aisha? Tinubu Leads Powerful FEC Session In Honour Of Late Buhari Without Former First Lady

Former First Lady Aisha Buhari was noticeably absent during a special session of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) held in honour of her late husband, former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away on Sunday, July 13, in London after a prolonged illness.

The special FEC meeting, which took place on Wednesday evening at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, was presided over by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

The solemn gathering was attended by top government officials, including Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas, Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin, Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu, several cabinet members, and the children of the late president. However, Aisha Buhari’s absence drew attention.

Buhari, who led Nigeria from 2015 to 2023, was buried in Daura, Katsina State, on Tuesday, according to Islamic rites.

During the session, President Tinubu delivered a heartfelt tribute, saying:

“Today, we gather under the weight of silence left by a departed leader and the enduring impact of a life that will echo for generations. We honour a man who once commanded this very room—his voice called us to our best selves, and his convictions never bent, even under intense public pressure.

“He was a soldier in battle, a citizen in peace, and a leader who never sought praise or power for its own sake. Yet it was in his quiet personal life that his true greatness was most visible—devout without display, just without harshness, compassionate yet firm, modest yet unwavering.

“His presence inspired dignity and calm. He embodied a life of austere honour, steadfast against the lure of power, indifferent to applause, and unafraid to stand alone for what was right.

“President Buhari’s courage was quiet, his righteousness understated. He was a patriot whose actions spoke louder than words.”