Nuhu Ribadu, who was the candidate of the Action Congress of Nigeria (AC) in the 2011 presidential election, however contested the 2015 Adamawa state governorship election on ticket the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
His visit on Sunday, December 27, to the country home of
Bisi Akande who was the national chairman of the defunct Action Congress when
Ribadu vied for Nigeria’s presidency in 2011 has sparked speculation of a
reunion between him and the APC.
According to Premium Times, Ribadu, arrived at Akande’s
compound at around 1.30pm along with a friend, Kashim Imam. The former EFCC
boss then reportedly went straight into a closed-door session with the APC
chieftain.
Ribadu was also reported to have attended a meeting of some
APC members who had gathered for a Christmas visit with Akande.
Speaking on the purpose of his visit to Akande, Ribadu
said: Baba
Akande is a very important person to all of us. He is a father in the true
sense of the word. From the day I decided to venture into politics I have benefited
from his guidance and wisdom.”
“I have not seen Baba in a long
time so I feel this is a good time to come and greet him at home. Of course I
have never been far away from Baba’s fountain of wisdom. Party differences
cannot be a reason to abandon old ties.”
On his part, Bisi Akande said the visit of Nuhu Ribadu had
no political undertone, he described Ribadu “as an extended member of this community I said he should come
and greet you”.
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