First Lady Aisha Buhari on Wednesday evening arrived in Washington DC on a week-long visit. She is billed to attend a number of events in the states.
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.
There is no “Aisha Buhari” mentioned in the Halliburton scandal, but 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.
Governor Fayose had asserted that the First Lady Aisha Buhari could not enter the US, suggesting she would be arrested, a bluff she has now called. The New York Times have categorically stated that the Aisha Buhari mentioned in the court document in reference is not President Buhari’s wife. Mrs. Buhari has sued Governor Fayose over his allegations.
The First Lady 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.
