Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar visited former military rulers Ibrahim Babangida and Abdulsalami Abubakar in Minna, Niger state, for a "Sallah homage."
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar visited former military rulers Ibrahim Babangida and Abdulsalami Abubakar in Minna, Niger state, on Wednesday. In a post on X, Abubakar stated that he paid a "Sallah homage" to the former heads of state at their residences. The visit has sparked speculation and reactions from Nigerians on social media.
Many users on social media are questioning the timing and motives behind Atiku's visit. Some suggest it could be politically motivated, considering the upcoming elections, while others believe it is merely a traditional courtesy visit in line with the Sallah festivities. A user tweeted, “Atiku is up to something; he knows what he’s doing visiting these influential figures.” Another user wrote, “It’s just a Sallah homage, nothing more. People are always reading too much into things.”
The former vice-president’s visit comes at a time of heightened political activity in Nigeria, with many politicians making strategic moves ahead of the next general elections. While Abubakar's gesture of visiting influential former leaders might be seen as a show of respect, it has inevitably fueled political discussions among Nigerians.
