By Rédaction Africa Links 24 with
Published on 2024-01-18 22:24:36
A recent photo surfaced on social media showing Segun Showunmi, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), alongside former President Muhammadu Buhari. In the picture, Showunmi can be seen paying a visit to the ex-president’s residence in Daura, Katsina state.
Showunmi, who is a prominent ally of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, shared the photo himself. However, his visit has sparked controversy and criticism from supporters of the PDP, who have accused him of planning to defect to the opposition.
On his official Twitter page, Showunmi posted about his visit to Buhari’s home, stating that they had conversations about the future of Nigeria. He referred to Buhari as the “Wali of Nigeria” and himself as “Sarki Gaskiya,” but the details of their discussion were not disclosed.
The photo and Showunmi’s post led to mixed reactions on social media, with some expressing skepticism about his intentions and allegiance to the PDP. Some likened him to another ally of Atiku, Daniel Bwala, who was recently invited to the Aso Villa by President Bola Tinubu and expressed a desire for an appointment from the President.
Meanwhile, Femi Adesina, a former presidential aide, revealed in a book that Senator Bukola Saraki orchestrated a plot to emerge as the Senate leader in 2015. According to Adesina, Buhari’s reaction to Saraki’s plot was revealed in the book.
The controversy surrounding Showunmi’s visit to Buhari’s residence and the political implications of such a meeting have raised questions about his loyalty to the PDP and the future of his alliance with Atiku. It remains to be seen how these events will play out in Nigeria’s ever-changing political landscape.
