Atiku Mum On Jennifer Divorce Demand, Visits Babangida

Waving aside social media storm over the divorce notice from his estranged wife, Jennifer, former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, Tuesday visited the hilltop mansion of ex-military President Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB), in Minna, Niger State, on Tuesday.

The duo held a private meeting, which lasted for about 45 minutes.

Atiku had earlier visited Governor Sani Bello, who had endorsed Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2023 presidency.’

 GreenWhiteGreen GWG reports that Atiku was the topic on many news websites on Tuesday after a report emerged that Jennifer Atiku Abubakar, his estranged wife alleged that she was being intimidated over her demand for a divorce from the former vice-president. She in the statement denied claims that her demand for divorce was upon Atiku’s marriage to a new wife from Morocco.

The former vice-president told reporters that he was in Niger to commiserate with the people of the state over the recent attacks by bandits.

In his chat with reporters, Atiku said the incessant attacks were worrisome.

“I only came on a courtesy visit to the governor and to commiserate with him and people of the state over the incessant banditry in Niger state.”

“I just discussed with the governor on the insecurity in the state and from what I heard, it is a very serious and pathetic situation and it is most unfortunate.”

Asked about his presidential aspiration, Abubakar said: “I have only come on a visit, I will let you know about my presidential ambition at the appropriate time.”

There was no report of Atiku speaking on the divorce threat from Jennifer during his interaction with reporters on the sidelines of the visit to Babangida.

Although Atiku. 75, is yet to declare for presidency, there are signs that he is interested in the race.

One of his campaign groups headed by Chief Raymond Dokpesi, media mogul, had last week said Atiku would do a single term of four years if elected.

Last week, Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State said though Atiku is qualified to be president, age is not on his side.

With additional reports from Daily Trust

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