Atiku, Sambo Visit Aregbesola Ahead Of Ijesaland Monarch’s Coronation

Former Vice Presidents Atiku Abubakar and Namadi Sambo on Friday paid a courtesy visit to former Minister of Interior and ex-Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola, at his country home in Ilesa, Osun State.

The visit took place just hours before the coronation of the 49th Owa Obokun and Paramount Ruler of Ijesaland, Oba Clement Adesuyi Haastrup.

Atiku shared a video on his X handle showing his arrival at Aregbesola’s residence, where he was warmly welcomed. The two were seen walking into the house together, accompanied by their supporters.

“Breakfast time at the residence of former Governor of Osun State, Engr Rauf Aregbesola,” Atiku captioned the clip.

The meeting attracted several political heavyweights in Osun, including former APC state chairman Lowo Adebiyi, Omoluabi Progressives chairman Alhaji Azeez Adesiji, former Secretary to the State Government Moshood Adeoti, and ex-House of Assembly Speaker Najeem Salaam.

Atiku’s stop in Ilesa is part of a broader effort by opposition figures to form new political alliances ahead of the 2027 general election.

In a separate post earlier in the day, Atiku announced his arrival at Akure Airport in Ondo State, writing: “I was warmly received by stakeholders on arrival at the Akure Airport in Ondo State, ahead of the coronation of the 49th HRH Owa Obokun Adimula and Paramount Ruler of Ijesaland, Oba Clement Adesuyi Haastrup today.”