The political temperature in Nigeria has spiked as Nasir El-Rufai and Atiku Abubakar met to condemn the "unlawful" attempt to detain El-Rufai at the Abuja airport.
The duo, now both key figures in the opposition movement, signaled that they are forming a powerful alliance to challenge the ruling party.
What You Need to Know:
The Solidarity Visit: Atiku Abubakar visited El-Rufai’s home on Friday, describing the airport drama as a "national embarrassment" and a sign that the government is afraid of the opposition.
"Trumped-Up" Charges: El-Rufai maintained that the government has no real case against him and is only trying to stop him from organizing against them now that he is back in the country.
The EFCC vs. ICPC Confusion: He explained that while the EFCC had sent a letter (which he promised to answer on Monday), the ICPC tried to "snatch" him without any prior notice or letter.
The 2027 Strategy: El-Rufai called on all opposition forces to "forgive one another" and come together to provide a credible alternative for Nigerians in the next election.
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