Aisha Buhari denies reports linking her to abuse of privileges

A statement issued by her Special Assistant on media, Adebisi Ajayi, in Abuja on Friday, noted that even though it was not in her  interest to join issues with anyone or defend others mentioned in the report, it was however, paramount to put the record in proper perspectives as its concerned her trips to United Kingdom vis-à-vis the Nigerian High Commission in London.

It explained that Aisha had never traveled to London with a large entourage as was portrayed in the report, noting that the highest number of people on a trip involved her three kids, Aide de Camp and her personal physician.

According to the statement, the Nigerian High Commission in London had never offered any favour either monetarily or materially  to her or her so called entourage on any of her trips to London.

It said: “The State House in Abuja caters for her meal when necessary, and other healthy food or variety needed by her children are her personal responsibility.

“It is on record that the Nigerian Commission in London does not receive Aisha Buhari at the airport with any official distinction or privileges as was accorded other first ladies before her.

“Her drivers are privately arranged without any recourse to the embassy for staff.

“She has never complained or raised dust about any of these acts  by the High Commission because of the understanding, as clearly spelt out and practiced by her husband, that public office must be separated from the private lives of the occupants.

“She has always been an advocate of good governance where officials of government are responsive and appealing to their constituents, it therefore baffles the imagination  that one could believe she would corroborate with any government official however highly placed either at home or abroad to shortchange the Nigerian people.

“These records are not hidden for a non-mischievous reporter who really intends to inform the people and not to disparage the family of the President just to add weight to a report.

“Aisha Buhari would have ignored this, like all of such baseless accusations, but the angle to which the report was presented has a corruption and abuse of privileges connotation which negates the fundamental principle upon which this administration thrives.”

“Consequently, Sahara reporter or any of the embassy staff is hereby challenged to provide any concrete evidence either in hard or soft copy to contradict Aisha’s Buhari’s position as it concerns her trips to London.

“Sahara reporter should take the challenge and come out with the true version in relation to Aisha Buhari if not for her reputation and that of her family, but for the sake of good Nigerians who deserve to know the truth at all times.”