Two former Vice Presidents of Nigeria, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar and Namadi Sambo, on Friday paid a courtesy visit to former Interior Minister and ex-Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola, at his country home in Ilesa, Osun State.
The visit came just a few hours before the coronation of the 49th Owa Obokun and Paramount Ruler of Ijesaland, Oba Clement Adesuyi Haastrup, which is scheduled to take place today in Ilesa.
Confirming the meeting, Atiku shared a video clip on his verified X (formerly Twitter) handle showing himself, Sambo, and Aregbesola engaging in lively conversation over breakfast. He captioned the post, “Breakfast time at the residence of former Governor of Osun State, Engr Rauf Aregbesola.”
Although the purpose of the gathering remains officially undisclosed, it has already stirred public conversation, with many interpreting it as a politically strategic meeting ahead of the country’s 2027 general elections.
Prominent Osun political figures from Aregbesola’s political camp were also seen in the video welcoming the guests, including former Osun APC Chairman, Lowo Adebiyi; Chairman of Omoluabi Progressives, Alhaji Azeez Adesiji; former Secretary to the State Government, Moshood Adeoti; and former Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Najeem Salaam.
Earlier, Atiku posted about his arrival at Akure Airport in Ondo State ahead of the royal event, noting the warm reception he received from political stakeholders.
Today’s coronation ceremony is expected to hold at Obokungbusi Hall in Ilesa, with a reception later at the Ilesa Grammar School grounds, as dignitaries continue to troop into the town for the occasion.
