Posted by Samuel on Fri 13th Feb, 2026 - tori.ng
Atiku, in a statement via his Facebook account on Friday, confirmed that he visited the former Kaduna State Governor, and he was unfazed by the incident.
Former Vice President of Nigeria and African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain, Atiku Abubakar, has revealed that former Governor Nasir El-Rufai remains in good spirits following the unsuccessful attempt by security operatives to arrest him at the airport on Thursday.
Atiku, in a statement via his Facebook account on Friday, confirmed that he visited the former Kaduna State Governor, and he was unfazed by the incident.
He added that El-Rufai, who is also a chieftain of the ADC, remains committed to the ideals of building a better Nigeria.
“Last night, I paid a solidarity visit to the former Governor of Kaduna State and stalwart of the African Democratic Congress, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, following the failed attempt to arrest him at the airport upon his arrival in the country.
"He was unfazed by the incident and remains committed to the battle to enthrone a better Nigeria,” Atiku wrote in a personally signed statement.