A surprise meeting between Peter Obi and Nasir El-Rufai at a Cambridge event in the US has sparked political buzz amid shifting alliances ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 elections.
- Obi and El-Rufai were seen conversing at the Africa Together Conference at Cambridge University.
- El-Rufai recently defected from APC to SDP, fueling speculation of a broader opposition realignment.
- Photos of their exchange have triggered online debates about 2027 election strategies and alliances.
In a political landscape driven by optics and alignments, Obi and El-Rufai’s overseas encounter has stirred intrigue. With neither camp releasing details, the public is left to interpret the symbolism—and perhaps a quiet handshake of shared interests.
Is this meeting a chance coincidence or a calculated move toward an opposition coalition? In Nigeria’s fast-moving political chessboard, how should citizens read between the handshakes and headlines?
