Abuja, Nigeria — In a major political development, former President Goodluck Jonathan and Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi have been holding a series of closed-door meetings to discuss a unified front for the 2027 presidential election. The talks, which have been confirmed by insiders, are aimed at creating a formidable alliance to challenge the current political establishment.
The latest meeting reportedly took place on Thursday, with Peter Obi himself confirming the engagement on his social media accounts. Dr. Yunusa Tanko, the National Coordinator of the OBIdient Movement, revealed that the discussions are part of an ongoing effort by the two leaders to strategize on how to “rescue Nigeria.”
Tanko acknowledged that while Jonathan has long been a respected statesman, the OBIdient Movement would prefer him to support Obi’s candidacy. He alleged that some politicians are attempting to use Jonathan against Obi but expressed confidence that such a plan would not succeed.
“Many Nigerians believe the next president should come from the South, and for fairness, the South East should get the chance. Peter Obi is the ideal candidate,” Tanko stated.
The details of the discussions remain private, but the news of the alliance talks has sent shockwaves through Nigeria’s political landscape, hinting at a potential power shift in the lead-up to the 2027 general elections.
