Nigerians have taken to social media to react to Mrs Aisha Buhari’s announcement that she should henceforth be addressed as “First Lady” and not “Wife of the President”.
Speaking at a ceremony for wives of governors in Abuja on Thursday, she said, “When my husband was elected newly, I personally chose to be called the wife of the president.
“But I realised that it was causing confusion from the state as to whether the wives of state governors are to be addressed as the first ladies or wives of the governors.
“So, forgive me for confusing you from the beginning, but now I choose to be called the first lady.”
Buhari had said in the build-up to the 2015 election that he would not recognise the position of First Lady as it was unconstitutional.
His wife agreed at the time but that changed on Thursday.
Reacting to the announcement, some Twitter users wrote:
'A girl is no one' 'a girl is Arya Stark of Winterfell.' 'wife of the president' 'First Lady.' Order restored.
— JJ. Omojuwa (@Omojuwa) June 14, 2019
Dear @AishaMBuhari,
But your husband, General @MBuhari, promised during his campaigns that he would scrap the office of the First Lady. Anyway, he also promised to make ₦1 equal to $1.
Anyway, enjoy your new position #FreeLeahSharibu #RenosDarts https://t.co/JuB935yDrt
— Reno Omokri (@renoomokri) June 14, 2019
What happens when you don’t call Aisha Buhari the First Lady pic.twitter.com/f4VJUyHHGS
— Akwa Nwa (@ujunwa_obike) June 14, 2019
2015: There will not be office of the first lady!!!!👏👏👏👏
2019: No more ‘wife of the president’, I’m now First Lady – Aisha Buhari.👏👏👏👏
Pretence is what I hate so much about these people!
They lie effortlessly with integrity!
Buhari was never poor!
— T. Bolanle Cole Esq.🇳🇬 (@BolanleCole) June 14, 2019
Wife of President Buhari, Aisha Buhari makes a 360, says she now wants to be addressed as First Lady and no longer Wife of the President pic.twitter.com/4f2aGAd177
— #TotalGossips (@total_gossips) June 14, 2019
There is a new Sheriff (First Lady) in town…..You all fall behind! 😎 pic.twitter.com/ghplnIO2YT
— Abu Rayyan (@Abdulrahmanleme) June 14, 2019
This table that Aisha is shaking should better fall some bottles and plates. Let some things break, some truths need to be told.
Buhari has probably lost it. He vowed not to have Office of… https://t.co/rHdWKFAUt5
— emmanuel adeyi eluma (@eluma_1970) June 14, 2019
NEWS
I’ll no longer be called ‘Wife of the President’ but First Lady – Aisha Buhari
ME: Yes MA.
Her Excellency, Dr. Mrs. Aisha Buhari THE FIRST LADY OF NIGERIA 💪💪💪 pic.twitter.com/zvNDTdJ0Cr
— CBN Gov Akinsola Ak🇳🇬 (@cbngov_akin1) June 14, 2019
Aisha Buhari, is it only First Lady you want us to address you as? Would you also like Nigerians to address you all as 'The First Family'. How about FLOTFRON and POTFRON, like your US counterparts 😕
— bekee_v (@Bekee_) June 14, 2019
Aisha Buhari probably jumped on her grandson's Longman dictionary and saw the meaning of "First lady" being more honouring that "wife of the president". 😂😂
Who dey run am?
— Malik ✨ (@brodarmalik) June 14, 2019
Congratulations Aisha Buhari, former "wife of the president" as she emerges the first lady of Nigeria.
Congrats ma'am on your new win/promotion pic.twitter.com/PMdaHYwq6C
— Ejaik (@EjaikSky) June 14, 2019
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