Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Tuesday held a closed-door meeting with former Military President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (rtd), at his private hilltop residence in Minna, the Niger State capital, sparking political interest ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Atiku reportedly arrived at the residence shortly after 1:00 p.m. and went straight into a private session with his host. The meeting was later expanded with the arrival of Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, about 40 minutes after Atiku’s arrival.
Sources familiar with the discussions disclosed that the talks focused on key national issues, including electoral reforms, electronic transmission of election results, emerging tax laws, and other matters of national importance.
The consultation was described as strategic, coming amid heightened public debate over electoral credibility and governance reforms ahead of the next general elections.
Governor Makinde’s presence at the high-level meeting further fuelled speculation about its political significance, particularly against the backdrop of ongoing political realignments and consultations within Nigeria’s political landscape.
Neither Atiku nor Governor Makinde was immediately available to speak with journalists on the purpose or outcome of the meeting. However, it was gathered that either Atiku or General Babangida may address the press after the conclusion of the talks.
As of the time of filing this report, the meeting was still ongoing, and details of any resolutions reached had yet to be made public.
