Renowned Professor Apologizes to Aisha Buhari Over Divorce Claim

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Professor Farooq Kperogi, a respected journalist and media scholar, has taken to social media to apologize to former First Lady Aisha Buhari for claiming that she divorced her late husband, former President Muhammadu Buhari, before his death. In a Facebook post, Kperogi expressed his regret for sharing the information publicly, stating that it was a lapse in judgment that has caused him "unfathomable personal anguish." He apologized to Mrs. Buhari for the hurt caused by his disclosure, acknowledging that the truth of the information is now less significant than the pain it has inflicted.

Key Takeaways:

  • Professor Farooq Kperogi, a journalist and media scholar at Kennesaw State University, apologized to former First Lady Aisha Buhari for claiming that she divorced her late husband, President Muhammadu Buhari, before his death.
  • Kperogi shared the apology on his verified Facebook page, citing a lapse in judgment for sharing the information publicly and expressing regret for the hurt caused to Mrs. Buhari.
  • The professor mentioned that his source for the claim was credible, but he acknowledged that not every well-sourced information should be shared publicly.
  • Alhaji Sani Zorro, a former SSA to the First Lady on Public Affairs, questioned the accuracy of the claim, stating that Mrs. Buhari had maintained that her marriage was intact.
  • Kperogi acknowledged the hurt caused by his disclosure and apologized to Mrs. Buhari, stating that he didn't intend to harm her or execute a personal vendetta.
  • He emphasized that Mrs. Buhari's truth about her marriage should be respected as supreme, and the truth of the information is now less significant than the pain it has inflicted.

Statistics:

  • The professor made the claim about Mrs. Buhari's divorce on Wednesday, following President Buhari's death.
  • Kperogi shared his apology on Sunday via his social media platform.
  • He has stated that he acted without malice, ulterior motives, or external influence in sharing the information publicly.

Sources:

  • Professor Farooq Kperogi's verified Facebook page (no specific date)
  • Alhaji Sani Zorro's statement (no specific date)