The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, visited President Bola Tinubu at the State House, Abuja, on Sunday, sparking speculation about the discussions.
Meanwhile, details of the meeting remain undisclosed as at the time of filling this reports.
From also a credible reports made available to The Northern Star online, suggest it may be related to the release of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai and the presence of US military personnel in northern Nigeria.
Nasiru, a former governor , however was arrested by EFCC and ICPC facing serious interrogation regarding his tenure as governor that took different dimensions.
Elrufai, a stalwart of ADC remarked that he will removed Tinubu from power 2027.
El-Rufai, a vocal critic of the current administration, has been at odds with President Tinubu, and his associate, the Emir of Kano, Sanusi, is reportedly close to National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu. The US military presence in the North is likely linked to counter-terrorism efforts, following recent US airstrikes targeting ISIS elements in Sokoto State.
The Sultan’s visit comes ahead of Eid-al-Fitr 2026 celebrations, and his meeting with President Tinubu is part of ongoing consultations with traditional and religious leaders.
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