2027: Atiku, Obi Among Opposition Figures in Fresh Single-Candidate Talks

The discussions are expected to involve Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Adewole Adebayo, Seyi Makinde, Donald Duke, Sandy Onor, Peter Agada and Omoyele Sowore, according to Punch's report. The MCE says the meetings will take place behind closed doors and are expected to be completed within two weeks, ahead of a tactical session planned for Ibadan. The stated purpose is to address the challenge of opposition parties agreeing on cooperation but later disagreeing over who should lead a joint electoral arrangement. Importantly, the report does not say that Atiku and Obi have agreed to merge, that either has stepped down, or that a single candidate has already been selected. At this stage, these are reported negotiations. Source: https://punchng.com/2027-utomi-leads-talks-with-atiku-obi-on-single-candidate