Atiku Abubakar, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and Peter Obi, the Labour Party (LP) candidate, are reportedly considering a merger ahead of the 2027 general elections.
According to Paul Ibe, Atiku’s spokesperson, the two politicians have learned valuable lessons from the 2023 elections and are now willing to put aside their differences and work together to unseat the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
Ibe revealed that Atiku and Obi have been engaging in discussions, with the aim of forming a united front against the APC. “Nigerians deserve better than what they are getting. It’s never been this bad in this country, and there is no hope,” Ibe said during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme.
“The truth of the matter is that Atiku Abubakar has promoted opposition parties to work together, to come together; that is the only way they can kick out this incompetent and clueless government. And I believe that discussions have been going on.
“Lessons have been learnt from 2023 by all parties including Atiku Abubakar and I believe that it is on the basis of the lessons that have been learnt that they are moving forward and having discussions.
“They have learnt that lesson and want to be united and go forward,” he stated.
Ibe confirmed that all options are on the table for Atiku but refused to disclose whether the former Vice President would be willing to step down for Obi in the 2027 election.