Daura, Katsina state – Former Nigerian Vice President Atiku Abubakar paid a surprise visit to former President Muhammadu Buhari in Daura on Saturday, June 22, sparking speculation about his political intentions ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
However, Atiku said the visit was a courtesy call to offer Sallah homage.
In a statement sighted by TimesNow.com.ng, the former VP said he was accompanied by key stakeholders of the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP).
AbdulRasheed Shehu, Atiku’s special assistant on broadcast media, posted a similar statement on X.
The visit comes as Atiku is widely expected to run for president again in 2027 after losing the 2023 election to President Bola Tinubu, an ally of ex-President Buhari.
Atiku’s surprise visit has attracted reactions from Nigerians on X.
ỌMỌ́GBỌ́LÁHÀN, @_officialczar, said on X:
Ojo Festus Olanrewaju, @festus1501, said:
Maibitil Mni., @Maibitil_, said:
President Ikemba, @IkeokwuChidozie, said:
CHEMO due, @M_Huthman, said:
In a related development, Atiku, on Wednesday, June 19, visited former Heads of State, Generals Ibrahim Babangida and Abdulsalami Abubakar, in Minna, Niger state, where he paid Sallah homage to the former leaders.
The meetings have sparked reactions from Nigerians, with some seeing it as a move by Atiku to form alliances ahead of the 2027 election.
Source: TimesNow.com.ng
