May 11, 2026

Democracy Day: Buhari hosts world leaders to dinner, gala night in Aso Rock [Photos]

By Saddam Yusuf Saleh

President Muhammadu Buhari on hosted World leaders to a dinner and gala night ahead of Wednesday’s maiden edition of the country’s Democracy Day celebration.

Okay.ng reports that the event which happened on Tuesday night saw dignitaries including State Governors, members and leadership of the newly inaugurated National Assembly, Diplomats, captains of industries.

World leaders at the event includes President of Mauritania, Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz; President of Rwanda, Paul Kagame; President of Liberia, George Weah; President of Congo, Denis Sassou Nguesso; and President of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo.

Others were President of Zimbabwe, Emmerson Mnangagwa; President of Senegal, Macky Sall; Prime Minister of Uganda, Ruhakana Rugunda; President of the Gambia Adama Barrow; and President of Niger Republic, Mahamadou Issoufou.

Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo; the wife of the president, Aisha Buhari; wife of the Vice President, Dolapo Osinbajo; the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan; Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila; Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege; and Deputy Speaker, Ahmed Idris Wase were also spotted at the event.

The ceremony, which was held at the State House Conference Center, Abuja, hosted the likes of APC National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole; APC National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu; diplomats; and former ministers.

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