With the 2027 presidential election still two years away, political manoeuvring—including late-night meetings and the courting of former President Muhammadu Buhari, now seen as the new bride on the block—has intensified to fever pitch.
With Nigeria’s 2027 elections looming, former President Muhammadu Buhari has unexpectedly become the center of political pilgrimages, as both ruling and opposition parties vie for his influence in the North.
Nocturnal meetings and high-profile visits to Buhari’s Kaduna home—including delegations from Atiku Abubakar’s opposition coalition and the APC’s National Working Committee—signal a fierce battle for northern loyalty. Despite claims of “Sallah goodwill,” El-Rufai’s sarcastic post-meeting remark—“our adversaries should not lose sleep… we’re politically irrelevant”—hinted at deeper maneuvering. Analysts note the APC’s rushed counter-visit exposes anxiety over Buhari’s neutrality amid growing discontent with Tinubu’s administration.
As Buhari remains publicly silent, observers describe the drama as “a masterclass in political double-speak”, with both sides rewriting alliances. With Seyi Tinubu’s earlier Ramadan visits adding to the intrigue, the 2027 race appears increasingly hinged on who can claim the elusive “Buhari blessing.”
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