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We don’t have an issue with some indolent people meeting anybody they want to meet.” “How can people who are in disarray be a threat to a solid political party like the APC? One source stated, “Yes, we are trying to see how we can collectively work together to salvage this country ahead of 2027.” Responding to the development, Basiru dismissed the meeting as insignificant, calling it a gathering of “indolent and lazy” politicians.
“We don’t react to other people’s acts as a political party.
Meanwhile, Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate,Peter Obi, recently stated that he was open to the idea of a political coalition but insisted that it must be driven by national interest rather than mere power acquisition.
“While we appreciate the efforts of various stakeholders, including former President Olusegun Obasanjo in promoting national unity and progress, our participation in any coalition would depend on its alignment with our values and vision for a better Nigeria,” Umar stated.
Conversely, the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) expressed openness to the idea of a coalition led by a credible leader like Obasanjo.
The party’s spokesman, Ladipo Johnson, stated that a meaningful coalition could offer renewed hope to Nigerians.
Atiku has previously sought to build opposition alliances, including a similar appeal in November 2024, where he warned against allowing the APC to dominate Nigeria’s political landscape as a one-party state.
Atiku, accompanied by a high-profile delegation including former Sokoto State GovernorAminu Tambuwal, former Cross River State Governor SenatorLiyel Imoke, and other political figures, arrived at Obasanjo’s residence within theOlusegun Obasanjo Presidential Libraryat 12:37 p.m., where they were received by elder statesmanOtunba Oyewole Fasawe.
I am not here to talk politics.” Despite this, sources privy to the discussions confirmed that the meeting was part of a broader plan to build a coalition for the 2027 elections.
The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh, stated that no official discussions had taken place regarding such an alliance..
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