Atiku-Sule Saudi meeting 'mere speculation' - Malaolu
Akin Malaolu, president of Yoruba Ronu Leadership Forum, urges Nigerians to regard the alleged secret meeting between former VP Atiku Abubakar and Nasarawa Governor Abdullahi Sule in Saudi Arabia as mere speculation. The meeting reportedly involves discussions about a political alliance for the 2027 presidential election. Malaolu emphasizes that allegations involving political alliances require corroborative evidence such as documents, travel confirmations, or multiple independent sources—which are currently missing. As political cycles gather momentum, he notes that speculative narratives commonly emerge and calls for media and public responsibility in distinguishing between confirmed facts and unsubstantiated claims. The timing coincides with growing political activity ahead of the 2027 presidential election, where various alliances and partnerships are expected to form. Without concrete evidence, Nigerians should treat this as political rumor rather than confirmed fact.