Former Vice President Atik Abubakar and former President Olsegun Obasanjo met closed doors in Abeokuta, Ogun state on Monday.
The conference held at the Olsegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) relates to ongoing coalition consultations aimed at forming formidable opposition to challenge all progressive parliaments (APCs) in the upcoming elections I’m doing it.
Naija News is accompanied by Atiku, the 2023 People’s Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, accompanied by major politicians, including former Sokoto governor Aminu Tambuwal, Cross River State, Liyel Imoke and lawmakers representing Lawmaker. I report that it has done so. Abdul Ningi, Bauch Central, Senate.
Atik’s media advisor Paul Ibe confirmed the meeting and said it was part of the former vice president’s involvement with key political stakeholders.
A source familiar with the discussion discussed focusing on the coalition’s strategy ahead of the 2027 election.
“The meeting is related to the coalition consultation,” a source told Thecable.
Atiku has been speaking up in recent months about the need for opposition parties to join forces to challenge the APC control.
In November 2023, he called on opposition groups to form a broad coalition, arguing that Nigeria needed strong opposition to prevent the country from becoming a one-party state.
