Peter Obi, the former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), held a private meeting on Thursday with Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State at the Ramat House.
The details of the meeting remain undisclosed, though speculation about its significance is already circulating.
Both Obi and Governor Mohammed are expected to address the media after the closed-door discussions, leading to further intrigue surrounding the purpose of their meeting. There are growing rumors that the talks may be linked to the upcoming 2027 general elections, with key political figures aligning to shape future strategies.
This comes on the heels of recent political shifts, including former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai’s decision to leave the All Progressives Congress (APC) and join the Social Democratic Party (SDP). Many are interpreting El-Rufai’s move as part of a broader effort to form an opposition coalition. Notably, El-Rufai is said to be in talks with Obi, signaling a potential alignment despite the two’s longstanding political rivalry.
Adding fuel to the speculation, El-Rufai’s son, Bashir, recently hinted at the possibility of Obi joining the SDP, which has only intensified the rumors surrounding a potential strategic partnership ahead of the 2027 elections.
