DAILY TRUST
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, and the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, have reignited discussions around the possibility of both uniting for a run at the 2027 presidential election.
Their meeting on Saturday in Yola has generated renewed buzz about their plans for the upcoming election, with reports suggesting that a merger between their camps might be in the works.
Obi was the keynote speaker at the 20th anniversary of the American University of Nigeria (AUN), which is owned by Atiku. The event also marked the university’s 16th Founder’s Day.
Although spokespersons for both politicians denied any political undertones to the invitation, social media was abuzz, especially after Atiku posted a video of the breakfast meeting with Obi at his Yola home.
Reports indicated that Atiku, the former presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), and Obi met recently to discuss sensitive plans, including the possible formation of a new political party. Sources revealed that this is part of preparations for the 2027 presidential race, as the crises within their respective political parties show no signs of resolution.
Atiku’s caption of the video on his X (formerly Twitter) account, reading “It is breakfast time with my friend, @PeterObi, in the ‘land of beauty,” sent supporters of the duo into a frenzy on social media, with many hoping the meeting would lead to a merger announcement ahead of 2027.
“Repeat the 2019 ticket and promise to do one term. Then watch the Nigerian people do their thing,” replied Theo Agada, a user.
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