Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar paid a solidarity visit to Nasir El-Rufai, the former governor of Kaduna State, shortly after El-Rufai faced an attempted arrest by security agents upon his arrival at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. This incident took place shortly after El-Rufai returned from Cairo, Egypt, and he condemned the actions of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offenses Commission (ICPC), labeling the attempt to detain him as illegal and politically motivated.

In his post on social media platform X, Atiku expressed his support for El-Rufai, reaffirming their political alignment within the African Democratic Congress (ADC), which aims to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress in the upcoming 2027 presidential elections. The brotherhood between Atiku and El-Rufai highlights the potential alliances forming among opposition parties in Nigeria's political landscape as they prepare to contest the next presidential election.

This event raises concerns about the political atmosphere in Nigeria, particularly regarding the actions of security agents and governmental authority against opposition figures. The ramifications of this situation may contribute to the ongoing discourse about civil rights, political freedom, and the role of state security in Nigeria's democratic processes, especially as the country gears up for a significant election in 2027.