Former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, recently visited former Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, and Pastor Tunde Bakare in Lagos. This visit, revealed by El-Rufai’s media adviser Muyiwa Adekeye on X, comes shortly after El-Rufai’s meeting with former President Muhammadu Buhari in Kaduna.
El-Rufai’s visit to Lagos has sparked fresh speculation about his political future and potential strategic alliances ahead of the 2027 elections. Aregbesola, a two-term governor of Osun State and former ally of President Bola Tinubu, recently defected from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) due to internal party conflicts. Bakare, on the other hand, is a prominent political figure and former presidential aspirant under the APC.
The timing of these meetings has led to various interpretations and discussions among political analysts and the public. Some believe that El-Rufai is positioning himself for a significant role in the upcoming elections, while others think he is merely strengthening his political network.
As the 2027 elections approach, the political landscape in Nigeria continues to evolve, with key figures like El-Rufai, Aregbesola, and Bakare playing crucial roles in shaping the future of the country’s politics.