
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.
Sources: Vanguard, Premium Times