Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has paid a visit to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan at his residence in Abuja, sparking renewed political interest amid ongoing realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The meeting, which took place on Saturday evening, was confirmed by Atiku through a social media post in which he described the visit as a cordial interaction following Jonathan’s recent return from Guinea-Bissau, where the former president has been involved in international peace and democracy assignments.
Photographs from the visit, later shared by Atiku’s media office, showed the two long-time political allies in a relaxed setting, underscoring what sources described as a friendly and consultative engagement rather than a formal political event.
Although details of their discussions were not officially disclosed, Atiku’s aides said the meeting bordered on national issues, political developments and the general state of the country. Jonathan, who has largely stayed away from active partisan politics since leaving office in 2015, is widely respected across party lines for his role in Nigeria’s democratic consolidation and his peace-building efforts across Africa.
The visit comes at a time when Atiku has intensified consultations with prominent political figures across the country, following developments within the opposition and his recent political repositioning. Analysts view the engagement as part of broader efforts to build consensus and seek counsel from elder statesmen as political activities gradually gather momentum.
Neither Jonathan nor Atiku’s camp indicated any immediate political alliance arising from the meeting, but observers note that such engagements often carry strategic significance within Nigeria’s political landscape.