Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufa’i, paid a goodwill visit to former President Muhammadu Buhari at his hometown in Daura, Katsina State, on Monday afternoon.

Garba Shehu, a former presidential spokesperson, shared the news on social media, stating, “This afternoon, I had the privilege of being with the former President, Muhammadu Buhari, as he received my old schoolmate, Nasir El-Rufa’i, who came on a goodwill visit in Daura. The former President had a joyous moment with the visiting former Governor.”

The meeting comes amidst speculation about El-Rufai’s political future following his alleged withdrawal from consideration for a ministerial appointment in President Bola Tinubu’s government. This withdrawal was reportedly due to concerns raised by the Department of State Services (DSS) during the clearance process.