The flagbearer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 election, Atiku Abubakar, declined to comment on the party's lingering internal crisis in Katsina state on Saturday, June 22.

Legit.ng reports that Atiku visited former President Muhammadu Buhari at his Daura residence on Saturday to pay Sallah homage.

The former vice president, also met with Dr Dikko Umar Radda, the governor of Katsina state, and a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), at the palace of the Emir of Daura, on Saturday.

Atiku's visit on Saturday, has, however, sparked further speculation about his political ambitions ahead of the 2027 general elections.

While fielding questions from journalists after meeting his meeting with Buhari, Atiku said the forthcoming party congresses will resolve the lingering crisis rocking PDP in Katsina state, Daily Trust reported.

“There will soon be congresses, so, people will elect whom they want to be their party leaders,” Atiku said.