Atiku Abubakar Leads Opposition Coalition Talks in Abuja

On Tuesday night, Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate, held a closed-door meeting at his Abuja residence with coalition leaders, including Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, the National Chairman of the Peoples Redemption Party. The meeting was attended by members of Atiku’s campaign council and aimed at fostering cooperation among opposition parties ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Muhammed Ishaq, the PRP National Publicity Secretary, confirmed the meeting, describing it as a source of “tremendous inspiration” and indicating that consultations would continue with other opposition leaders. The gathering is part of broader efforts to reduce the number of presidential candidates from the opposition camp, with the Movement for Credible Elections initiating discussions to potentially identify a common candidate.

The MCE has recognized several opposition figures for consultations, including Atiku Abubakar, Adewole Adebayo, Seyi Makinde, Donald Duke, Sandy Onor, Peter Agada, and Omoyele Sowore. These meetings are intended to facilitate open discussions on sensitive issues without external pressure.