Tinubu, Saraki Hold Secret Meeting In Kebbi

The national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Bola Tinubu and Senate President Bukola Saraki surprised guests, yesterday. After shaking hands at a book launch in honour of the Emir of Gwandu, Alhaji Muhammadu Illiasu Bashar, the two went into a secret meeting, which lasted about an hour.

Tinubu and Saraki have been at daggers drawn over political differences.Tinubu, who arrived the venue, Waziri Umaru Federal Polytechnic, Birnin-Kebbi, alongside Governor Abubakar Atiku Bagudu and Governor Aminu Masari of Katsina State in a Toyota Coaster at about 10:30 a.m., were seated before Saraki arrived in a separate vehicle.

A mild drama played out as Saraki went straight to greet Tinubu, who was seated beside Bagudu, causing a stir in the crowd. Tinubu stood to greet him. This was followed by a tête-à-tête.