Tension in Tinubu’s camp as Atiku, Tambuwal, top northern politicians, influential PDP stakeholders visit ex-president Buhari in Kastina  

Tension in Tinubu’s camp as Atiku, Tambuwal, top northern politicians, influential PDP stakeholders visit ex-president Buhari in Kastina

The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in 2023 general elections, Atiku Abubakar, alongside other prominent northern politicians, visited former President Muhammadu Buhari at his residence in Daura, Katsina State.

This meeting, captured in a widely circulated video, has sparked intense speculation and discussions on social media as Nigerian politicians begin preparation for the 2027 general elections.

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The video, which shows Atiku engaging in a cordial conversation with the former president, has led many to question the implications of this visit for the 2027 general elections.

Atiku, a dogged politician and former Vice President, appears to be strengthening his political alliances with key figures in northern Nigeria, a strategy that could significantly impact the political landscape.

NewsWeek Nigeria had previously reported that earlier in the week, Atiku made similar courtesy calls to former Heads of State, General Ibrahim Babangida and General Abdulsalam Abubakar, at their residences in Niger State on Wednesday, June 19. These visits are seen as part of a broader effort to garner support from influential northern leaders.

The developments have reportedly caused unease within the camp of the current president, Bola Tinubu. Tinubu, who succeeded Buhari, faces a formidable challenge in the upcoming election, and the growing camaraderie between Atiku and these influential figures is perceived as a potential threat to his political ambitions.

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