Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, held a surprise meeting on Wednesday with former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, sparking fresh speculation about political realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Naijaonpoint reports that the meeting, which took place at Malami’s office in Abuja on June 25, 2025, was confirmed through a post shared on 𝕏 (formerly Twitter) by Yunusa Tanko, interim national coordinator of the Obidient Movement Worldwide.

Tanko, who posted photos of the meeting, described it as part of Obi’s broader strategy of coalition-building across Nigeria’s political spectrum.

He wrote, “Today, the 25th of June 2025, the Obidient Movement has attracted another senior member into the Obidient Movement.

“This is in his continuation of bridge building and emancipating the Nigerian people from hunger and disdain.”

The images shared online showed Obi and Malami engaged in a cordial discussion, with smiles and handshakes, igniting conversations about possible political collaboration.

Speaking with TheCable later on Wednesday night, Tanko clarified that while the meeting was a significant step, Malami has not officially joined the movement.

The Obidient Movement, which emerged as a grassroots force during the 2023 presidential election in support of Obi’s candidacy, has continued to position itself as a platform for political engagement and reform, attracting Nigerians from across party lines.