2027 Agenda: LP Speaks On Peter Obi’s Meeting With Atiku, Saraki, Lamido In Abuja

The Labour Party (LP) has finally reacted to the meeting between its 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and some chieftains of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Osun Defender recalls that Peter Obi had held a closed-door meeting with the former Vice President and the 2023 PDP presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, in Abuja on Monday.

Obi also met separately with a former governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido, and former Senate President, Bukola Saraki.

READ: Peter Obi Visits Atiku, Lamido In Abuja, Sparks Political Speculation Ahead Of 2027 Elections

This visit comes as a significant development, given Obi’s political stature and his association with the PDP.

This visitation has fueled speculation about potential political realignments and Obi’s aspirations for the 2027 general elections.

Osun Defender reports that Obi has been paying consultation visits to some notable politicians across political parties in recent times.

It is worth noting that Obi was previously in the PDP but dumped the party for LP in the build-up to the last general elections.

Atiku and Obi were the PDP’s presidential and vice presidential candidates in the 2019 elections.

However, the duo went their separate ways in the 2023 election over political interests.

Their latest reunion, however, has started generating a barrage of reactions on social media as many netizens speculated that the duo were plotting to form opposition ahead of the 2027 election.

However, reacting
In a chat with The Punch on Monday, the LP National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh, said the party was in support of the meeting, and that it was timely.

Ifoh stated that the meeting was that of like-minded individuals who believe there is a need for better leadership in the nation.

The LP spokesman also disclosed that additional meetings had been scheduled to occur ahead of the 2027 general election.

According to him, “Yes, it was a meeting of like-minded individuals who believe there is a need for better leadership in our nation. They are people who see that Nigerians are suffering, not receiving what they bargained for, and observe corruption persisting in high places while Nigeria’s resources are mismanaged.

“They believe it’s the right time to unite and take action to address the challenges facing Nigeria today. Despite the government being barely a year old, Nigeria is facing difficult times under the APC administration, which seems directionless.

“This meeting is just the beginning; there will be further interactions and gatherings with other individuals. Together, they will brainstorm on how to rescue the nation. The party is fully aware of the meeting and is committed to working hard to achieve something significant for our country.”