By Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar made a notable post-Sallah visit to the residence of immediate-past President Muhammadu Buhari in Kaduna on Friday. The visit, described by Atiku as a friendly call, has sparked speculation about potential political realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Atiku was accompanied by a delegation of prominent political figures, including the immediate-past governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai; former governor of Benue State, Senator Gabriel Suswam; former governor of Adamawa State, Jibrilla Bindow; former governor of Imo State, Achike Udenwa; and former governor of Sokoto State, Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, among others. The presence of these influential politicians has fueled discussions about the potential implications of the visit.
Atiku Abubakar shared details of the visit on his verified social media accounts, expressing his satisfaction with the time spent with former President Buhari. He noted his traditional role as the Waziri Adamawa, which required him to participate in Sallah celebrations in Adamawa. “Today, I had the opportunity to pay a post-Sallah visit to His Excellency, Muhammadu Buhari, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 2015-2023. It was a wonderful time with him. As usual, he cracked me up (to the extent that my ribs were hurting) with his peculiar humour,” Atiku wrote.
However, the visit has drawn attention from netizens, who view it as a potential move towards political realignment in preparation for the 2027 general elections. The gathering of these high-profile politicians has led to speculation about possible alliances and strategies.
This visit follows a recent statement by former President Buhari, through his media aide, Garba Shehu, reaffirming his membership in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). This statement came after a visit by the Progressive Governors Forum to his Kaduna residence on Tuesday, further adding to the political context surrounding Atiku’s visit.
The convergence of these political figures and the timing of the visit have ignited discussions about the evolving political landscape and the potential for new alliances as Nigeria approaches the next general election.
