Aisha Buhari, the widow of Nigeria’s former President Muhammadu Buhari, has made a heartfelt appeal to the nation, revealing that her late husband’s final request was for forgiveness from the Nigerian people.

Speaking in an emotional address, Aisha disclosed that the former president, who passed away recently, had consistently expressed remorse over mistakes made during his time in office and asked her to seek the nation’s pardon on his behalf.

“After leaving office, one thing he repeatedly told me was that if he died before me, I should plead with Nigerians on his behalf to forgive him for the mistakes he made during his administration,” she said.

Quoting her husband, she added: “He always reminded me he was only human, capable of both good and mistakes.”

With visible emotion, the former First Lady made a solemn plea: “I’m here today, begging all Nigerians to please forgive him before he is finally laid to rest.”

Her remarks have sparked widespread reactions across the country, reigniting conversations about the legacy and leadership of Muhammadu Buhari, who served as Nigeria’s president from 2015 to 2023.