A former Vice President of Nigeria, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, who led a delegation of prominent politicians on a courtesy visit to former President Muhammadu Buhari at his residence in Kaduna on Friday, clarified that the visit was primarily for Sallah celebrations and not for any discussions on the planned coalition of political parties aimed at forming a stronger opposition.
The visit was seen as significant, particularly in the context of the 2027 general elections.
The delegation included former governors of Kaduna and Sokoto states, Nasir El-Rufai and Aminu Tambuwal, among other notable politicians.
Atiku explained that he had been unable to pay visits during the Sallah celebrations due to his commitments in Adamawa State, where he stood in for the Lamido Fombina (Adamawa), HRH Dr. Muhammadu Musdafa.
Speaking with journalists, Atiku described the visit as a courtesy call to greet former President Buhari during the Sallah festivities.
“We came here on a courtesy and Sallah greetings visit to President Muhammadu Buhari,” he said.