‘It was simply lunch, not politics’, El-Rufai clears air on go to to Buhari

Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir el-Rufai, has mentioned the latest go to to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari in Kaduna was not political.

On Friday, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar led a gaggle of well-known politicians to Buhari’s dwelling in Kaduna.

The delegation included Nasir el-Rufai, former Sokoto Governor Aminu Tambuwal, former Communications Minister Isa Pantami, former Imo Governor Achike Udenwa, former Benue Governor Gabriel Suswam, and former Adamawa Governor Jibrilla Bindow.

The go to raised eyebrows, particularly as el-Rufai had not too long ago left the All Progressives Congress for the Social Democratic Party.

However in a put up on X on Friday, el-Rufai insisted there was no political agenda.

“We joined over devoted for Jumaat prayers on the Yahaya Street Mosque and had a luxurious lunch on the Buhari Residence.

“By the best way, our adversaries shouldn’t lose any sleep. It isn’t about politics. It’s about unity and brotherhood. And since we’re all politically irrelevant, we simply prayed and loved lunch with our mentor,” he wrote.

El-Rufai additionally revealed that he had knowledgeable Buhari earlier than leaving the APC.

He mentioned the previous president prayed for him after he shared his plans to defect.

“I don’t take a serious choice with out first consulting Buhari,” he mentioned.

On his half, Buhari made it clear that he stays loyal to the APC.

By way of a press release from his media aide, Garba Shehu, Buhari mentioned he wouldn’t abandon the occasion that helped him develop into president.

He mentioned, “I’ll by no means flip my again on the ruling occasion.”