A major political storm appears to be gathering as top northern political heavyweights, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, ex-Attorney General Abubakar Malami, and former Governors Nasir El-Rufai, Aminu Tambuwal, Gabriel Suswam, Ahmed Makarfi, along with former Minister Isa Pantami and influential figure Kashim Ibrahim-Imam Kyari, paid a high-profile courtesy visit to former President Muhammadu Buhari at his Kaduna today.
The gathering, which has triggered waves of speculation across Nigeria’s political space, is being widely interpreted as the beginning of a strategic northern realignment ahead of the 2027 general elections.
After a brief closed-door meeting at Buhari’s residence, the delegation proceeded together with the former President to observe Jumu’at prayers at the Yahaya Road Mosque in Kaduna, where their united appearance drew the attention of worshippers and local residents alike.
The public display of unity—featuring political figures who have historically belonged to different camps and parties—has sparked debates about an emerging coalition with the potential to reshape the political landscape.
Observers see the event as more than a routine courtesy call or spiritual gathering. With 2027 on the horizon, and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu expected to seek re-election, this Kaduna convergence may mark the opening moves of a political counterforce.
Though no official statement was issued, sources close to the meeting hinted at discussions centered around the state of the nation, leadership gaps, and the need to present a formidable northern bloc in the coming elections.
With the symbolic presence of Atiku, Malami, El-Rufai, Tambuwal, and others at Buhari’s side, the message is clear: the North is mobilizing—and the 2027 tsunami may have just begun its first ripple from the heart of Kaduna.