Atiku Meets Influential Northern APC Senator Amid Political Speculation

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar held a closed-door meeting with former Zamfara State Governor and Senator Abdulaziz Yari in Abuja. The purpose of the meeting, which took place at Atiku's residence, was not officially disclosed.

Atiku, a prominent opposition leader, has been actively engaging with various political figures, including those from the African Democratic Congress (ADC), as part of a broader opposition coalition. Yari, a former APC governor, lost his bid for the Senate presidency but remains a significant political player.

The meeting comes amidst efforts to form coalitions to challenge the ruling APC ahead of the 2027 elections. Atiku has been positioning himself for the 2023 presidential elections, with support from key figures like Godswill Akpabio and Aishatu Dahiru Ahman.

The political landscape in Nigeria is intensifying, with high-level interactions and alignments reshaping the upcoming electoral contests.