Former Vice President and chieftain of All Progressives Congress, Atiku Abubakar visited former military President, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida in Minna, Niger State on Tuesday, 14 February at Babangida’s famous Hilltop Residence. The purpose of Atiku’s visit was not disclosed but insiders said he merely went to greet IBB who had just returned from a long medical vacation overseas.
“There is no political undertone in this visit. It is a routine visit of a younger brother to an elder brother who had just returned to the country from a medical holiday abroad”, said a source in Atiku’s camp.
Babangida returned to Nigeria recently after a seven-week medical vacation in Switzerland.
He arrived in Minna International Airport on Saturday at 6.45 pm.
Alighting from the aircraft, General Babangida expressed gratitude for prayers and goodwill messages from different quarters during his vacation.
“I am feeling stronger and better now.
“I must thank Nigerians immensely for the prayers and concerns over my health.
“I must use this opportunity to also call on Nigerians to continue to pray for the leaders and the country to move forward in positive direction”.
He advised Nigerians to remain united and work collectively towards the progress of the nation.
The ex-military head of state advised that Nigerians should be thinking positively about the leaders and providing constructive criticisms and solutions to any challenge we may face.
On the situation in the country, IBB said the current economic recession is not peculiar to Nigeria.
“I am aware that other countries face different political, social and economic challenges. I believe the current government is working assiduously towards addressing some of the issues.”
“We need to support all arms and tiers of government in their efforts to ensure economic recovery and political stability,” He concluded
General Babangida left the country for medical vacation in Europe on December 18, 2016.
