Buhari, wife change Twitter accounts

Muhammadu Buhari, Nigeria’s president-elect and his wife, Aisha, have changed their official Twitter addresses.

While Buhari’s new Twitter account is @MBuhari, Aisha will now tweet from the @ABuhari.

The accounts @ThisIsBuhari and @IAmAishaBuhari will no longer be connected to either party.

“For the latest news and updates on both as they transition into being the First Family, the @MBuhari and @ABuhari accounts will be a key channel of communication as the President-elect works to fulfill his promises to the nation,” read a statement issued on behalf of the president-elect.

Muhammadu Buhari joined Twitter on December 22, 2014, soon after winning the presidential ticket of the All Progressives Congress A(PC), gaining a following of several thousand within hours.

Aisha joined in March 2015, and also has a substantial following.