Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 election, has met with Bala Mohammed, chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum.
The meeting, held at Ramat House in Bauchi state on
Thursday, has fueled speculation over potential political realignments ahead of
the 2027 general election.
Details of their discussions remain unclear, but Mohammed,
who governs Bauchi state, is expected to brief journalists alongside Obi
afterward.
Their meeting comes amid growing talks of a coalition aimed
at challenging the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027
presidential election.
Obi, a former governor of Anambra state, resigned from the
PDP in 2022, citing internal party issues, and went on to contest the
presidency under the LP, securing 6.101,533 votes and finishing third. His
campaign drew significant support, particularly among young voters.
In June 2024, Umar Damagum, acting national chairman of the
PDP, said the party wants Obi to return to its fold.
While Obi has not confirmed any move, he, however, said he
is open to the idea of a coalition —but only one focused on governance rather
than simply seizing power.
On Wednesday, Daniel Bwala, special adviser to President
Bola Tinubu on media and policy, claimed that Obi will soon leave the LP and
join the APC ahead of the 2027 elections.
Earlier this week, Nasir el-Rufai, former governor of
Kaduna, announced his departure from the APC, citing “conflicting values” with
the ruling party.
The former governor had also said he would work to unite
opposition leaders against the APC in future elections.
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