President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday night, February 23, 2026, hosted governors from different political parties for a Ramadan Iftar at the State House, Abuja, in what political observers have described as both a spiritual observance and a subtle demonstration of cross-party convergence at a critical moment in Nigeria’s political calendar.
The fast-breaking dinner, which began shortly after 6:30 pm following the Maghrib prayer, is the third consecutive Ramadan Iftar the President has organised for state governors since assuming office in 2023.
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While the event was officially framed as a religious gathering to mark the holy month of Ramadan, it provided a rare informal setting for federal and state leaders to interact behind closed doors amid ongoing national challenges including economic reforms, insecurity and preparations for the 2027 general elections.
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Governors in Attendance Governors who arrived at the Presidential Villa from around 6:15 pm included: Hope Uzodimma (Imo, APC) Dapo Abiodun (Ogun, APC) Monday Okpebholo (Edo, APC) Usman Ododo (Kogi, APC) Babagana Zulum (Borno, APC) Inuwa Yahaya (Gombe, APC) Ahmed Aliyu (Sokoto, APC) Sheriff Oborevwori (Delta, APC) Mohammed Bago (Niger, APC) Umar Namadi (Jigawa, APC) Abdullahi Sule (Nasarawa, APC) Abba Kabir Yusuf (Kano, APC) Agbu Kefas (Taraba, PDP) Hyacinth Alia (Benue, APC) The Deputy Governor of Bauchi State also represented his state.
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Vice President Kashim Shettima, Chief of Staff to the President Femi Gbajabiamila, and several cabinet ministers joined the gathering.
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Significance of the Event Though details of the discussions were not made public, past Ramadan Iftar meetings hosted by President Tinubu have served as platforms to reinforce intergovernmental cooperation, appeal for unity, and address shared concerns such as security, economic reforms, and food security during the fasting period.
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The gathering is part of a series of Ramadan engagements lined up at the State House, with more Iftar sessions expected in the coming days.
Ramadan fasting in Nigeria runs from approximately February 15 to March 16, 2026 (subject to moon sighting), with Iftar typically taking place between 6:00 pm and 7:00 pm depending on location.
By Ogungbayi Beedee Adeyemi
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