There are indicators of rising tension in the polity as former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, former governor of Borno State, Senator Aminu Tambuwal, etc., paid Sallah hommage to former President Muhammadu Buhari in Daura, Katsina State.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former President Muhammadu Buhari and Sen. Aminu Tambuwal during courtesy visit to Daura
According to a report, @BashirAhmaad “former President Muhammadu Buhari continued receiving Sallah homage at his Daura residence.
“He separately received former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, and his team; former Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir el-Rufai, and his team, and former Borno State Governor, Sen. Ali Modu Sheriff.”
Former Governor Nasir El-Rufai visiting former President Muhammadu Buhari in Daura during the Sallah celebration
The visits have been generating concerns in the polity, culminating in speculation of new political calculations towards 2027 elections.
Some stakeholders were of the insinuation that the visits may translate to a new Northern agenda towards the 2027 general elections. The stakeholders emphasized that this could lead to North versus South if the speculated agenda is real.
Sen. Ali Modu Sheriff visiting former President Muhammadu Buhari in Daura
However, Shehu Sani was of the view that @ShehuSani “If the Daura visit is a sallah homage that’s okay.
“If it’s a political mission, it’s like trekking in the Sahara.”