Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has explained the reason behind his visit to former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Monday in Abeokuta, Ogun State,Daily Trust reports.
According to Daily Trust, Atiku’s convoy arrived at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) in Abeokuta at exactly 12:36 p.m., accompanied by several political associates.
He was received by Obasanjo’s close ally, Otunba Oyewole Fasawe. Among those in Atiku’s entourage were former Cross River and Sokoto State Governor Liyel Imoke, Senator Aminu Tambuwal, and Senator Abdul Ningi, who represents Bauchi Central.
Upon arrival, Atiku proceeded directly into a closed-door meeting with his former boss, which lasted approximately one and a half hours.
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Emerging from the meeting at around 2:11 p.m., Atiku addressed journalists briefly, stating that his visit was merely a courtesy call. When pressed with political questions, he declined to comment.
“It’s just a courtesy visit, please. I am not going to talk about politics,” he said.
However, Atiku and other opposition leaders have reportedly been engaging in discussions amid speculations about forming a coalition ahead of the 2027 elections.
