Unexpected Unity: Atiku, Shettima, And Peter Obi’s Shared Bus Ride To Yar’Adua’s Funeral Video Goes Viral

Published September 3, 2024 at 7:46 PM

Unexpected Unity: Atiku, Shettima, And Peter Obi’s Shared Bus Ride To Yar’Adua’s Funeral Video Goes Viral

Despite their political differences, Vice President Kashim Shettima, PDP presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar, and Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi were seen traveling together in a bus to attend the funeral of Dada Yar’Adua.

Dada Yar’Adua, the mother of the late President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, passed away on September 2 at the age of 102.

Prominent politicians and other dignitaries made their way to Katsina to participate in the funeral rites, which commenced on September 3.

In a video shared online, Kashim Shettima and Atiku Abubakar can be seen sitting together, with Peter Obi seated a few rows behind them, as they journeyed to pay their last respects.

The video has sparked discussions about the contrast between political leaders interacting peacefully and the violent confrontations often seen among their supporters.

You can watch the video below.