KEY POINTS
- These visits between El-Rufai and Aregbesola and Bakare in Lagos prompted political observers to raise their speculation level.
- Aregbesola created difficulties within the All Progressives Congress (APC) yet he left the party to pursue new developments.
- Bakare maintains a prominent position in politics and operated as an APC candidate for the presidential position before.
Lagos became the setting for former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai to meet both former Minister of Interior Rauf Aregbesola and cleric Pastor Tunde Bakare which initiated discussions about his forthcoming political plan and possible alliance building towards the 2027 election.
The visit by El-Rufai to Aregbesola and Tunde Bakare in Lagos was announced through a Sunday media release from his media adviser Muyiwa Adekeye.
Publicist Muyiwa Adekeye announced that Malam Nasir El-Rufai spent his day in Lagos visiting both Rauf Aregbesola and Pastor Tunde Bakare.
Press reports suggest El-Rufai’s visit with ex-President Muhammadu Buhari in Kaduna created additional talk about his next political activities.
Political implications of El-Rufai Visits
Aregbesola stepped away from his two-term governance of Osun State after APC experienced its longest running internal struggle in state politics.
His departure occurred during a time when he faced disputes with Bola Tinubu who served as president yet had been a past political comradeship partner.
The political commentator Bakare maintains reputation as an influential figure who previously ran for APC presidential candidacy while continuing to make outspoken statements in both political and religious settings.
The visit of El-Rufai to meet These two figures reflects a strategic purpose since he might seek new political alliances or deepen existing coalitions.
Public information about their meeting discussions remained undisclosed but the visit’s chronology allowed speculations about 2027 general election preparations to arise.
Recent political movements
El-Rufai’s recent political moves consisting of his former President Buhari meeting have made him stand as a central figure in present-day political discussions. Through the recent political exchanges analysts recognize the signs of longer-term goals for his presence in Nigeria’s changing political scene.
Public declaration about his political plans remains absent from El-Rufai yet his recent high-profile meetings spread rumors about possible APC internal or external political moves from the governor.
