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PHOTO: Aisha Buhari makes first public appearance after leaving Aso Rock

Former First Lady Aisha Buhari on Saturday made a stunning appearance at the 2024 Calabar Carnival Street Party with an impeccable style and elegance.

TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports this would be one of Mrs Buhari’s first public appearances after moving out of Aso Rock after the 8-year tenure of her husband, Muhammadu Buhari elapsed in 2023.

Her presence at the 2024 Calabar Carnival Street Party on Saturday added a touch of sophistication to the carnival, renowned for its colourful costumes, mesmerising performances, and infectious energy.

Mrs Buhari’s fashion sense was on point, as she donned a pink outfit that showcased her taste and style.

The former first lady sat at the VIP area with other dignitaries to enjoy the beautiful sights and sounds as seven competitive and seven non-competitive bands thrilled revellers with series of performances.

Her attendance at the carnival showed her commitment to promoting Nigerian culture.

The event was also attended by Gov. AbdulRahman AbddulRasaq of Kwara and Gov. Ahmed Ododo of Kogi, some National Assembly members and foreign countries’ ambassadors.

Otu launches 2024 Carnival Calabar, seeks prosperity for all

Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State had on Friday launched this year’s Carnival Calabar, saying that everyone should partake in the socio-economic and cultural prosperity in the world.

In a speech, Otu described the theme of the carnival, “Our Shared Prosperity,” as “actually international in nature because we have the global audience here; people of all continents”.

He said, “It is to tell everyone that there is need to bring the economic, social and cultural prosperity into what we are doing so that our people will share.”

He said that he was humbled to be celebrating about two decades of the Carnival Calabar and commended former governors of the state for holding onto what former governor Doland Duke started.

He also said that a new band, called Diaspora Band, might be added in future to cater for those in the Diaspora.

Also, the Chairman, Cross River  Carnival Commission, Gab Onah, said they had laboured since the start of the millennium to change the narrative and were beginning to see the fruit.

He further described this year’s event as another testimonial of their “humble effort to unite the world, give love and help to foster peaceful coexistence”.

Several dignatories, including Deputy Gov. Peter Odey and Aisha, the Wife of former President Muhammadu Buhari, graced the colourful event.

At least six bands, comprising Freedom, Bayside, Passion 4, Seagull, Master Blasta and Diamond Band are competing to displace last year’s winner, Calas Vagas, in the fiesta.

A star prize of N50 million is up for grab, while N40 million will be spread across other categories.

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