Ahead of the 2027 general election, Rabiu Kwankwaso, the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) presidential candidate in the 2023 poll, has met with former President Olusegun Obasanjo in Abeokuta, Ogun State.
The meeting held over the weekend at Obasanjo’s residence within the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL), also included former Cross River State Governor, Donald Duke.
Kwankwaso shared details of the visit on his X handle (formerly Twitter), describing the discussions as centering on “significant national issues” and the trajectory of Nigeria’s political landscape.
In his post, Kwankwaso wrote: “I was pleased to be in company of my friend, HE Donald Duke and other associates to pay a courtesy call on President Olusegun Obasanjo at his residence in Abeokuta.
“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. – RMK.”
Obasanjo’s connection to Kwankwaso is notable. In November, the former president attended the wedding of Kwankwaso’s daughter in Kano, where he was seen wearing the signature red cap of the Kwankwasiyya movement.
He was warmly welcomed at the event by Kwankwaso and Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, alongside other prominent political and business leaders.