Former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai met ex-President Muhammadu Buhari in Kaduna, following visits from Seyi Tinubu and Minister Ayodele Olawande. The meeting has fueled political speculation, with analysts debating its implications on APC politics and El-Rufai’s future. Neither party has disclosed details of their discussion.
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, visited ex-President Muhammadu Buhari at his residence in Kaduna on Friday, just days after President Bola Tinubu’s son, Seyi Tinubu, and Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, also met with the former leader.
Buhari, who stepped down in May 2023 and initially settled in his hometown Daura, permanently relocated to Kaduna in February 2025. His meeting with El-Rufai has fueled speculation about its political significance, particularly given El-Rufai’s perceived strained relationship with the Tinubu administration.
The visit was revealed by a close associate of El-Rufai, @IU_Wakili, who cryptically remarked on social media that the meeting’s outcome “will decide if we are playing polo or not.” This vague statement has led to various interpretations, with many wondering if the discussion involved political realignments or other strategic considerations.
The meeting follows weeks of reports hinting at potential rifts between key figures in the All Progressives Congress (APC), as well as El-Rufai’s uncertain political future. While the details of the conversation remain undisclosed, analysts suggest it could influence upcoming political maneuvers within the ruling party.
As reactions pour in, observers are keen to see if this visit signals a shift in political alliances or merely a courtesy call. Neither Buhari nor El-Rufai has officially commented on the details of their discussion.
