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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.
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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 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.
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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