Ahead of the inauguration of the president-elect, Bola Tinubu, President Muhammadu Buhari has moved into the Glass House at the Presidential Villa, Abuja called the transitional home for the outgoing president.
The Glass House has also traditionally played a crucial role in the transition of power, providing a symbolic and practical space for the outgoing president and their spouse.
With only Aisha Buhari and her husband currently residing there, the outgoing First Lady opined that the house should maintain its longstanding practice of accommodating only the incumbent president and their spouse during the transition period.
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During the tour, Aisha Buhari, introduced Senator Remi Tinubu to the various areas of the house, providing detailed explanations about its significance and history.
The First Lady said:
“I have taken the incoming First Lady, Senator Remi Tinubu, around. She has seen the main house; we are now at the popular glass house. Glass house is a transitional home for the outgoing president.
“I’m advising that the Glass House should maintain its tradition of being a transition for the outgoing president. As I am talking to you now, I am residing here with my husband. Only two of us here, I think it should remain so as a norm of the institution and of the house.”
Senator Remi Tinubu disclosed that despite the short period she spent at the house, she received an overwhelming amount of information. She expressed her gratitude for the opportunity and acknowledged the importance of the knowledge she gained.
Furthermore, she mentioned her belief in divine guidance to help her contribute meaningfully to the nation during her tenure.
The incoming First Lady emphasized her eagerness to make a positive impact and build upon the legacy of her predecessors.
She said:
“I have gone around. She has magnanimously shown me around the house. And graciously explained a lot of things to me which is quite a short time and overwhelming for me to grasp. but I believe God will help me to be able to make an impactful contribution to the nation.”
