In a significant political development, Mr. Peter Obi, the former presidential candidate, and Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, the National Chairman of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), have held a high-level meeting with Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. The closed-door meeting took place on Friday evening at Kwankwaso’s residence in the Maitama district of Abuja.
The gathering was confirmed through a statement issued by Hon. Saifullahi Hassan, who serves as a media aide to Kwankwaso. According to the statement, the discussions revolved around the current political landscape of the country, though the specifics of their deliberation were not disclosed to the public.
Notable figures present at the meeting, aside from Kwankwaso, included former Deputy Governor of Kano State, Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna; Senator Rufa’i Sani Hanga, who represents Kano Central; Buba Galadima, a prominent chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP); and Yusuf Datti Kura, a member of the House of Representatives for the Kura, Madobi, and Garun Malam Federal Constituency. Additionally, several other key members of the Kwankwasiyya movement were in attendance.
While the exact topics covered remain confidential, this meeting is expected to intensify speculation about potential political alignments and alliances in the buildup to the 2027 presidential election. Observers have pointed to ongoing rumors of a possible coalition between Obi and Kwankwaso, which could result in a joint presidential ticket.