In a surprise move, Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party, visited former President Muhammadu Buhari at his residence in Daura, Katsina State, on Saturday.
Senator Aminu Tambuwal and other PDP stakeholders accompanied Atiku on the visit.
This unexpected visit has sparked speculation about potential alliances and political maneuvering ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
Atiku’s gesture is seen as a bid to build bridges and foster unity within the political landscape.
The visit comes on the heels of Atiku’s similar outreach to other prominent political figures, including former Military President Ibrahim Babangida and former Head of State Abdulsalami Abubakar, in Niger State, according to Politics Nigeria.
Atiku’s efforts to engage with former leaders and rival political figures have raised eyebrows, with many interpreting the moves as a strategic play to strengthen his position for the next presidential poll.
“I have come to the conclusion – to the glory of God Almighty, seeing millions of Nigerians suffering and the need for us to close ranks in the party and as one of the leaders in this party – I have come to a patriotic conclusion to step down my aspiration,” the former Speaker of the House of Representatives told the gathering.
“And not only that, I have appealed to my supporters to take this in good strides and for national unity and patriotism – not only that, those who are delegates here – should vote for Alhaji Atiku Abubakar.”
