Nigerians react as Tinubu and Atiku 'hugged, exchanged pleasantries' at Abuja airport

Bola Tinubu and Atiku Abubakar at the airport in Abuja

• There have been mixed reactions from Nigerians over Tinubu's reception of Atiku at Abuja international airport

• Atiku, who was a presidential candidate of the PDP during the 2019 general election, reportedly arrived in Nigeria on Friday, May 28

• Tinubu, who is said to be eyeing the most exalted seat in the country, may not enjoy the support of some governors elected under APC

Reactions have trailed trendy images of the National Leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu welcoming the chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport, Abuja.

The pictures were first published by the news platform, The Punch on Saturday, May 29, 2021.

According to reports, Tinubu welcomed Atiku, a former vice president and PDP presidential candidate during the 2019 general election, back into Nigeria on the evening of Friday, May 28.

Both men will likely face each other in the polls in 2023.

Legit said the two men hugged and exchanged pleasantries.

The former Lagos state governor and Atiku are very good friends and both men were foundational members of the APC until the former defected to the opposition PDP in order to pursue his presidential ambition.

Meanwhile, Nigerians have reacted to the alleged romance of Tinubu with Atiku ahead of the 2023 general elections as the APC is believed to be nursing ambition to succeed President Buhari in 2023.

A Twitter user, @OnifadeAfees, said the APC leader was only seeking ways to get to seat of power after the exit of President Buhari in 2023.

Photostory: APC National Leader, Tinubu Receives Atiku At Airport pic.twitter.com/JXm41VLXsD
— Punch Newspapers (@MobilePunch) May 29, 2021

Nigerians want to elect ailing men into power. Why don't we try the young and the restless?
— Miss Ijeoma Monica Njoku (WIELD Leader) (@njoku_ije) May 29, 2021

Tinubu met Atiku by chance at the airport. Atiku even asked "Asiwaju, where are you going to this night."
But Nigerian media will always twist the story
— Ayobami Olarewaju (@elderay) May 29, 2021

Na so!… all nah wash! These guys are too connected, not to know each other’s itinerary … All for one purpose!… to checkmate Bubu move for 2023
— AJU (@SimplySweetAju) May 29, 2021

Tinubu might as well be working for the Position of the Vice President because he knows he doesn't stand a chance to become President.
— Patterson Golde ♻ (@PattersonGolde) May 29, 2021