Nasir El-Rufai's recent visits to Atiku Abubakar, Rauf Aregbesola, and Tunde Bakare have sparked speculation about new political alliances ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election. These meetings signal potential shifts as El-Rufai navigates his political future, possibly aligning with former foes to challenge the APC.
Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai made notable political moves over the weekend, meeting with key figures in Nigeria’s political sphere. El-Rufai visited former Vice President Atiku Abubakar in Adamawa, ex-Osun Governor Rauf Aregbesola in Lagos, and Tunde Bakare, founder of Citadel Global Community Church, also in Lagos. These visits have raised speculation about potential shifts in El-Rufai’s political alliances as the 2027 presidential election approaches.
El-Rufai’s visit to Aregbesola, who was expelled from the APC earlier this year, suggests growing disillusionment within the party’s ranks. Aregbesola, once a powerful APC figure, has been critical of the party’s leadership. El-Rufai’s meeting with Bakare, a key religious figure, further deepens the intrigue, given Bakare’s political influence.
As El-Rufai explores potential alliances, these visits suggest the possibility of a new coalition to challenge the ruling APC in the 2027 elections, fueling ongoing political speculation.
