BREAKING: Atiku, Peter Obi, Kwankwaso Resume Merger Talks Ahead of 2027 Presidency

In a significant political development, three of Nigeria’s most prominent opposition figures—Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, and Rabiu Kwankwaso—are reportedly engaged in discussions aimed at forming a merger ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The discussions are part of a broader strategy to challenge the All Progressives Congress (APC) administration led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

According to information obtained by Naija News, the trio’s objective is to create a formidable coalition that can unseat the ruling APC, driven by growing concerns over hunger and widespread insecurity across the nation.

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A spokesperson for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) made the announcement on Monday, signaling a potential shift in the political landscape as the country approaches the next election cycle.

Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily program, Ibrahim Abdullahi, the PDP’s Deputy National Publicity Secretary, confirmed that discussions between the opposition leaders are ongoing.

He noted that Atiku of the PDP, Peter Obi of the Labour Party, and Rabiu Kwankwaso of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) are willing to set aside personal ambitions to forge a united front against the APC in 2027.

Abdullahi reflected on the missed opportunities from the last election, highlighting how internal party disputes led to the loss of key figures such as Nyesom Wike, Kwankwaso, and Obi, who he believes could have helped the PDP secure victory against Tinubu.

“We’ve lost Kwankwaso, we’ve lost Peter Obi, all of these people. Imagine if they were in the party; we would have won the elections,” Abdullahi said.

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He further emphasized that the addition of any one of these leaders could have closed the narrow margin by which the PDP was defeated, preventing the current state of “despair and despondency” in the country.

When asked about efforts to bring Obi, Kwankwaso, Wike, and others back into the PDP, Abdullahi confirmed that discussions are indeed ongoing. He mentioned that recent interactions between Peter Obi and Atiku, as well as meetings involving Obi and Nasir El-Rufai, are part of these efforts.

Abdullahi also addressed the potential outcomes of these discussions, suggesting that one of the opposition leaders might ultimately yield to the other to ensure a clear and unified direction for the 2027 elections.

He underscored that the collective goal of rescuing Nigerians from the current hardships should take precedence over individual political ambitions.

“Atiku is saying if it is better for him to get Nigeria out of this hopelessness, he would do so,” Abdullahi stated, adding that Atiku’s decision to run is not about personal entitlement but about exercising his democratic rights.

He also affirmed that both Peter Obi and Atiku are fully qualified to lead, and whichever of them secures the party’s ticket will receive full support in the bid to “salvage Nigerians out of this situation.”