The visit follows Obasanjo’s attendance at the wedding of Kwankwaso’s daughter in Kano last November. During that event, the former president wore the iconic red cap associated with the Kwankwasiyya movement, symbolizing his connection to Kwankwaso’s political ideals.
Abeokuta, Nigeria – Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, at the weekend, hosted the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) 2023 presidential candidate, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, at his residence in the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) in Abeokuta, Ogun State.
Kwankwaso was accompanied by former Cross River State Governor, Donald Duke, and other associates during the visit. The former Kano State governor disclosed the meeting in a post on his X (formerly Twitter) handle, stating that discussions centered on critical national issues, including Nigeria’s political and governance future.
“I was pleased to be in the company of my friend, HE Donald Duke, and other associates to pay a courtesy call on President Olusegun Obasanjo at his residence in Abeokuta,” Kwankwaso wrote. “Deliberations on significant national issues, including the future of politics and governance in Nigeria, defined the conversation. We are grateful to Baba for his warm support and hospitality.”
The visit follows Obasanjo’s attendance at the wedding of Kwankwaso’s daughter in Kano last November. During that event, the former president wore the iconic red cap associated with the Kwankwasiyya movement, symbolizing his connection to Kwankwaso’s political ideals. He was warmly received by Kwankwaso and Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, alongside other political and business leaders.
The meeting in Abeokuta further underscores ongoing consultations among Nigeria’s political leaders as they navigate the nation’s future.
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