Why I Visited Buhari in Daura, Ooni of Ife Speaks After Meeting Ex-President

• The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, paid a courtesy visit to former President Muhammadu Buhari in Daura, Katsina state
• Ooni, in a statement sent to Legit.ng disclosed why he visited the president and what they discussed
• The first-class monarch noted that Buhari is living well and looks remarkably younger than his age, attributing this to God's blessings and renewed good health

Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 7 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international events

Daura, Katsina state - Contrary to social media speculations that it's about the 2027 elections, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has said he visited former President Muhammadu Buhari to check on his well-being after more than a year since he left the presidency.

Legit.ng recalls that Onni of Ife paid a courtesy visit to Buhari at his residence in Daura, Katsina state, on Wednesday, December 11.

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The meeting allowed Ooni of Ife to engage in meaningful dialogue, facilitating an understanding of Buhari's new life after his tenure in office.

“I can happily tell the whole of Nigeria that he’s living super well. When you see him, you will be completely shocked at how relaxed and vibrant he is, radiating good spirit. He looks remarkably younger than his age, and God has truly blessed him with renewed good health.”

He explained that Buhari’s unique experiences as a former military and civilian President have the potential to ease the current administration's governance challenges.

The first-class monarch and Buhari delved into many essential topics critical to Nigeria's ongoing development with the current administration.

According to the statement made available to Legit.ng on Thursday, December 12, the two-day visit to Daura allowed the Ooni to delve into vital issues such as national progress and the intricate preservation of Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage.

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The two leaders also discussed exploring potential collaborative efforts to foster unity and prosperity among the country's diverse northern and southern regions.

“This meeting was not just a casual encounter but a significant diplomatic engagement underscoring the need for dialogue between leaders across the country.”

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Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that Nigeria's attorney general, Lateef Fagbemi, visited former President Buhari on Sunday, December 8.

A former presidential aide, Bashir Ahmad, shared a photograph from the visit on his verified X account.

Ahmad disclosed that Fagbemi, a senior advocate of Nigeria (SAN), paid a courtesy visit to Buhari at the ex-Nigerian leader's residence in Daura, Katsina state.

Source: Legit.ng