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Bashir Hadejia, recently arrested by Nigerian authorities for alleged gun-running and facing charges of treason, has been photographed with several prominent figures in Nigerian politics. His connections to influential politicians have come under scrutiny following his arrest. Here is a list of notable politicians he has been pictured with:
- President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima
- Hadejia is seen in a handshake with President Tinubu, with Vice President Shettima in the background. His frequent visits to the State House earned him the nickname ‘Villa Boy.’
- Ex-President Muhammadu Buhari
- In 2020, Hadejia was part of the delegation presenting gold bars to then-President Buhari, a gesture highlighted by the Zamfara State Governor.
- Femi Gbajabiamila – Chief of Staff to the President
- Hadejia was photographed with Femi Gbajabiamila, the current Chief of Staff to President Tinubu, at his office.
- Nuhu Ribadu – National Security Adviser (NSA)
- A picture of Hadejia with NSA Nuhu Ribadu was taken during one of his visits to the presidential villa.
- Bello Matawalle – Minister of Defence
- Hadejia has been reported as a close aide to Bello Matawalle, both during Matawalle’s tenure as Governor of Zamfara and his current role as Minister of Defence.
- Mohammed Abubakar Badaru – Minister of Defence
- Hadejia has also been pictured with Mohammed Badaru, another prominent figure in the defence sector.
- Femi Fani-Kayode and Aminu Tambuwal
- Hadejia has been seen with Femi Fani-Kayode and Aminu Tambuwal, adding to his list of high-profile connections.
Hadejia’s arrest and the connections revealed through these photographs have sparked significant public and media interest.