Photos: Ooni of Ife Meets Buhari in Katsina, Nigerians React

• Adeyeye Ogunwusi, the Ooni of Ife, on Wednesday, December 11, met with former President Muhammadu Buhari
• A former presidential aide, Bashir Ahmad, shared a photograph from the visit on his verified X account
• Ahmad disclosed that Ooni Ogunwusi paid a courtesy visit to Buhari at the ex-Nigerian leader's residence in Daura, Katsina state

Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 9 years of experience covering public affairs.

Daura, Katsina state - On Wednesday, December 11, Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, was in Daura, Katsina state, with his entourage and paid a visit former President Muhammadu Buhari.

Before leaving Daura, the former president led the Ooni of Ife and his entourage to the Daura Emir’s Palace, Faruk Umar Faruk.

A former presidential aide, Bashir Ahmad, shared a picture of the two men on his verified X (formerly Twitter) page.

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Nigerians react as Ooni meets with Buhari

Meanwhile, some Nigerians shared their thoughts following the meeting.

Legit.ng captures some comments from X below:

Abraham Kajo wrote:

"Daura has suddenly become Mecca."

Tijani Asimiyu Mobolaji commented:

"2027, Baba Buhari is a prime factor. He controls higher numbers of followers in the north. Whatever he says to his Hausa/Fulani, it's final."

@mcfish10 said:

"2027, Understand Politics like Tinubu."

Oladeji Ridwan Akinniyi wrote:

"Can anyone tell me the reason for visiting Pres. Buhari frequently? I notice alot of elites are visiting him one after the other, especially this month."

@James_bond_sam commented:

"Very thoughtful of him. That is leadership. Well done sir. Visiting someone w/out having something to gain in return is truly remarkable. I'm impressed. That's capacity building."

@daTrickGuy said:

"My guy just Dey enjoy him life."

Ayanrinola Oluwatobi Joseph wrote:

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"Thanksgiving visit. Baba don dey fresh."

John Sunday Udoh commented:

"The moves have begun already for the 2027 general election. You're my good friend please speak to your northern brothers, on behalf of the current president."

Why I visited Buhari, Ooni speaks

Meanwhile, Ooni, in a statement made available to Legit.ng on Thursday, December 12, conveyed his joy at finding Buhari in remarkably high spirits.

Ooni was impressed with the optimistic outlook on Buhari’s life post-presidency

He said:

“He (Buhari) is 30 years younger right now."

Also, contrary to social media speculations that the visit was politically-motivated, the first-class monarch said he was in Daura to check on the former president's well-being.

Minister of justice meets Buhari in Daura

Earlier, Legit.ng reported that the minister of justice and attorney general of the federation (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), paid a courtesy visit to Buhari.

Fagbemi met Buhari at his residence in Daura.

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