Former political allies Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi reunited at the former’s residence in Adamawa for a meeting, as permutations for the 2027 elections gain momentum. In a video posted on the former Vice President’s X handle (formerly Twitter), Peter Obi, dressed in a black kaftan and all smiles, was seen being ushered into a dining room where they were to have breakfast. The meeting has sparked reactions online, with many suspecting that the two are exploring ways to merge their fanbases. Analysts have noted that their split during the 2023 election was a significant factor in President Tinubu’s victory.

The duo previously ran side by side against former President Muhammadu Buhari in 2019, but Obi broke away after realizing he could not secure the PDP’s presidential ticket.

Earlier, Legit.ng reported that fresh political developments signal potential challenges for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as former presidential candidates Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi consider adopting a new political party ahead of the 2027 elections. Legit.ng gathered that Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the 2023 election, and Obi, the Labour Party (LP) flagbearer, recently met to discuss forming an alliance under a new party. Nigerians have reacted to the meeting, as presidential aspirants begin their quest for the 2027 election