Tinubu Meets Strong Critic in Kaduna, Photo, Video Trend: "We are Gaming Come 2027"

• President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has met with a former governor of Jigawa state, Sule Lamido
• Tinubu met with Lamido, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), during his one-day working visit to Kaduna state
• While in Kaduna, the Nigerian leader also visited Aisha, the widow of late former President Muhammadu Buhari

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Kaduna, Kaduna state - President Bola Tinubu and former governor of Jigawa state, Sule Lamido, met on Friday, September 19, in Kaduna.

Legit.ng reports that Lamido, a staunch critic of Tinubu, met the president at the wedding of Nasirudeen, Senator Abubakar Yari’s son, according to post on X (formerly Twitter) by presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga.

Tinubu meets Sule Lamido

The trending photograph and video of the moment have elicited reactions among Nigerians as citizens look forward to the 2027 election.

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Legit.ng captured some comments from X below:

@Ubando001 said:

"It’s not just greeting Sule Lamido is laughing at him telling him that he’ll be defeated come 2027. Politics is not war, familiarity with chicken can’t stop the slaughtering.

"We’re gaming come 2027."

@drbak_ commented:

"What people don't understand about the politicians is that what bind them together is thicker and stronger than party politics or ideologies. Sane and rational minds should be able to figure that out."

@mahmudamibrahim said:

"Their handshake is a symbol of their shared class, not a difference in ideology. While the average Nigerian is ready to fight their neighbor over partisan politics, the politicians themselves dine 2gether at D same table, united by D privilege their power affords them Politics!"

@haassaan___ wrote:

"See as they are happy to see each other. Don’t fight on their behalf."

@Munzaligaya said:

"In today's political landscape, there is no bitterness, except from ordinary people. Where masses become fuels and resources of inept leaders."

@Suleima80814814 commented:

"Sule Lamido na ADC squad ohh....make Baba No even suffer himself ohh."

@PrinceAbbbey wrote:

"That’s why Jagaban is different."

Imran Wakili wrote:

"It was all giggles and all. Again, don't lose your friends because of your loyalty to a politician."

@Adebaz95 wrote:

"See as they are happy to see each other. Don’t fight on their behalf."

@DbPragmatic said:

"See as Lamido dey dey happy to meet the President.

"Anyways, polticians know it is game they are playing and will alway come though for one another if they need so (except on some occasion though).

"It is the followers that should learn not to make enemies for themselves because of polticians."

@Youthinprocess wrote:

"Political camaraderie, like Tinubu and Lamido’s Kaduna meeting, often masks strategic alliances that shape Nigeria’s future. Yet, true power lies with us, citizens. Mass voter turnout overwhelms intimidation; thugs flee when crowds show up. Your vote shapes governance, economic stability, and sustainable living. Casting it starts the process; protecting it through collective vigilance ensures impact.

"Apathy lets manipulators thrive. Register, vote, guard the process. Remember: Apathy built this present. If you don’t vote, glitch will vote for you. Get your PVC."

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Kaduna: Tinubu meets Aisha Buhari

Earlier, Legit.ng reported that President Tinubu paid courtesy visit to the former first lady of Nigeria, Hajia Aisha Buhari.

President Tinubu met Aisha at the Muhammadu Buhari family house in Kaduna.

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