El-rufai and other political bigwigs were spotted at Atiku's residence exchanging pleasantries.

In an interesting development, Former Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasiru El-Rufai, has led a delegation to the residence of former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, located in the Asokoro area of Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

The visit was to formally request the hand of Atiku’s daughter, Hafsat Atiku Abubakar, in marriage to the family of Kashim Imam.

This is contained in a statement on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, by AbdulRasheed Shehu, the Special Assistant (Broadcast Media) to the former Vice President

The event also had in attendance prominent political figures, including the National Security Adviser (NSA) Nuhu Ribadu, and former governors Sule Lamido of Jigawa State and Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto State, among others.

Sharing photos from the event on X, Shehu wrote: “His Excellency Atiku Abubakar welcomed the family of Kashim Imam, led by former Kaduna State Governor Nasiru El-Rufai, to his Asokoro residence. The delegation came to formally request the hand of his daughter, Hafsat Atiku Abubakar, in marriage.

“Prominent dignitaries at the event include the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, and former governors Sule Lamido of Jigawa State and Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto State among others.

“The mini gathering was a testament to the esteem in which His Excellency Atiku Abubakar is held, and the significance of the occasion. AbdulRasheed Shehu Special Assistant (Broadcast Media) to H.E Atiku Abubakar, GCON August 21, 2024.”