According to a NewsVista report, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, met behind closed doors in Abuja on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 — and Nigerians are buzzing over what it could mean for the 2027 elections.
The surprise visit took place at Atiku’s residence and comes just a day after the Coalition for a Better Nigeria named the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as its new platform to challenge the APC. Peter Obi has already declared support for the coalition’s mission, and now with Atiku involved, speculations are flying.
Both men share a political history — Obi was Atiku’s running mate in 2019 under the PDP. Their latest meeting has fueled talk of a possible joint ticket to take on President Tinubu and the ruling APC in 2027.
On social media, Nigerians are divided. Some believe a team-up could offer real hope to fix issues like insecurity and poverty. Others recall their failed talks in May, where Obi’s supporters firmly rejected the idea of him returning as a VP candidate.
Meanwhile, the country continues to battle deep challenges — from deadly attacks in Anambra to shocking corruption allegations against former Aviation Minister Hadi Sirika. At the same time, criticism is growing over Tinubu’s early 2027 campaign moves, including viral reports of plantain chips branded with his name.
For now, both Atiku and Obi remain silent on the true purpose of the meeting. Atiku’s camp says it was “just a courtesy visit,” but many believe something bigger is in motion.
Are they forming a super coalition—or just catching up? Nigerians are watching.
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