Atiku Abubakar, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and Peter Obi, his counterpart from the Labour Party (LP), recently hosted a significant meeting in Adamawa State, where they discussed their shared political future. This meeting was particularly notable as it came on the heels of their individual losses in the 2023 elections to President Bola Tinubu. The pair, who command considerable followings in the country, are exploring avenues for collaboration amid internal crises within their respective parties.

The meeting occurred on November 30, 2024, at Atiku’s American University of Nigeria (AUN) in Yola, where Obi was the keynote speaker at an event celebrating Atiku’s 78th birthday. According to insiders, the event was symbolic of their mutual respect and could mark the beginning of a new political alliance. The two leaders are said to be considering the formation of a new political party to challenge the status quo, especially with the ongoing rifts in both the PDP and LP.

This potential alliance is gaining attention not only because of its prominent figures but also due to the rumored involvement of former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai in similar discussions. As the 2027 election draws near, these political maneuvers could shape the next phase of Nigeria’s political landscape.