A recent behind-closed-doors meeting between former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo in Abeokuta has set the political landscape abuzz. However, both statesmen have firmly dismissed speculations that their discussions were centered on orchestrating a strategy against the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
According to Naija News, Atiku, flanked by prominent political figures including Liyel Imoke, Aminu Tambuwal, and Senator Abdul Ningi, engaged in a lengthy two-hour dialogue with Obasanjo at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library. The hush-hush nature of the meeting, kept under wraps until its conclusion, has ignited whispers of a potential power realignment ahead of the 2027 presidential race.
When addressing the press post-meeting, both leaders downplayed any political undertones, emphasizing that their conversation had nothing to do with electoral ambitions. Yet, insiders confided in the Nigerian Tribune that the primary agenda revolved around assembling a formidable coalition to challenge the APC’s grip on power come 2027.
According to well-placed sources, Atiku updated Obasanjo on his ongoing engagements with influential political figures across Nigeria’s diverse geopolitical zones. The goal? To unite opposition forces into a cohesive front capable of standing against the ruling party. This development closely follows Atiku’s recent call for opposition consolidation during a national conference in Abuja.
A confidant within Obasanjo’s circle disclosed that the former president largely played the role of an observer, absorbing the insights shared by Atiku and his delegation. “Obasanjo made it clear that Atiku wasn’t there to push a personal ambition but rather to brief him on the broader coalition’s progress,” the source revealed.
Obasanjo reportedly revealed that the coalition’s mission should prioritize national advancement over individual political aspirations.
Though Obasanjo has yet to endorse any candidate, his influence in shaping opposition movements could significantly impact the upcoming electoral contest.
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