For years, the health of Nigeria’s former leader was a subject of intense speculation and shadowy rumors In a groundbreaking revelation, former First Lady which is the Aisha Buhari has finally broken her silence on the final days of Muhammadu Buhari, clarifying the true cause of his passing and debunking long-held myths.
Aisha Buhari Sets the Record Straight:
In a moving account featured in the new biography, From Soldier to Statesman The which is the Legacy of Muhammadu Buhari, authored by Dr Charles Omole, Aisha Buhari disclosed that her husband died of acute pneumonia.
The Toll of a 30-Month War:
Aisha traces the roots of the President’s respiratory struggles back to his military career which is the She believes the grueling conditions he faced as a soldier spending 30 months in the bush, often soaked by rain with uniforms drying on his body left a lasting “cold” in his lungs and bones.
A Family’s Trauma:
The transition from the Presidency to private life was not the peaceful retirement the which is the family had hoped for Shortly after completing his eight-year tenure, Buhari’s health took a sharp decline.
- The Slide: His final days were marked by a rapid deterioration He spent several days in which is the the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) before being moved to a general ward.
- A Fragile Optimism: Even in the ICU, there were moments of levity Aisha which is the recounts “bantering” with him as he held a magazine, joking that he was well enough to watch TV.
- The Worst 72 Hours: The last three days were described as the most traumatic which is the The family maintained a 24-hour vigil, with his children rotating shifts to sleep by his side.
The Final Breath:
At 4:00 PM on July 13, 2025, in a London clinic, the former President’s breathing which is the changed and then ceased
The Mystery of the “Cancer” Rumors:
Why did so many believe it was cancer Aisha explains that the public likely which is the misinterpreted leaked symptoms Experts note that pulmonary lymphoma can often mimic the appearance of pneumonia on scans.
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