Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar visited Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso at his residence in Maitama, Abuja, on Friday following Jumu'ah prayers. The meeting was confirmed by Kwankwaso's media aide, Saifullahi Hassan, who stated that the two leaders of the ADC exchanged pleasantries and held private discussions. No details of the conversation were disclosed. The encounter occurs as opposition figures assess political strategies ahead of the 2027 general elections. This follows Atiku's recent appearance on ARISE Television, where he dismissed claims that Kwankwaso could surpass him politically in northern Nigeria. During the interview, Atiku asserted he remains "more popular than Kwankwaso in the North," attributing this to his extensive political network and regional influence. Photographs of the meeting were later shared by Kwankwaso's media office.
Atiku insists he is more popular than Kwankwaso in the North while visiting him in Abuja, not campaigning in northern towns. His claim of stronger northern support rests on influence that was not demonstrated during the visit. Nigerians in the North did not see the outreach, only the photo. The private meeting offers no evidence of the public dominance he asserts.
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