Merger 2027: Atiku, Obasanjo Meet In Ogun For ‘Merger Discussion’

Merger 2027: Atiku, Obasanjo Meet In Ogun For ‘Merger Discussion’

Nigeria’s former president Olusegun Obasanjo and Atiku Abubakar recently met in Abeokuta, Ogun State.

Atiku Abubakar, who served as vice-president under Obasanjo from 1999 to 2007, was accompanied by Liyel Imoke, the former governor of Cross River State, Aminu Tambuwal, ex-governor of Sokoto State, and Senator Abdul Ningi, representing Bauchi Central.

Paul Ibe, Abubakar’s media adviser, confirmed the meeting to TheCable, stating that the two leaders met on Monday afternoon.

It is reported that the discussion is part of ongoing talks for a coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections.

“The meeting is related to the coalition talks,” the source revealed.

Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the 2023 election, has been actively pushing for coalition discussions in recent weeks.

In 2023 November, Atiku had called for opposition parties to unite in a coalition, saying that Nigeria needs a strong opposition to prevent the All Progressives Congress (APC) from “turning” the country into a one-party state.