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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, ex-Senate President David Mark, and key PDP figures held high-stakes talks in Abuja, signaling a potential opposition realignment ahead of 2027. Sources reveal the meeting aimed to forge a coalition against President Tinubu’s re-election bid, amid internal party tensions over power rotation and Atiku’s candidacy.

  • Atiku reaffirmed his commitment to the PDP but endorsed a united opposition front.
  • Discussions included PDP heavyweights like Sule Lamido, Olagunsoye Oyinlola, and ex-ministers.
  • Factions oppose Atiku’s bid, fearing disruption of the South-to-North power shift by 2031.
  • Some members may exit PDP to join a broader alliance if talks advance.
  • The meeting reflects growing discontent with the APC and PDP’s internal divisions.
  • No formal announcement yet, but insiders hint at imminent political shifts.
  • The outcome could redefine Nigeria’s opposition landscape ahead of 2027.
As alliances crystallize, the talks underscore a pivotal moment for Nigerian democracy, where strategy and symbolism collide. Rooted in the Storm.

Sources: Vanguard, Premium Times