Prominent figures in the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, including former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar former Senate President, David Mark, and other party bigwigs are in a high-level, closed-door talks in Abuja, raising the possibility of a major political realignment ahead of the 2027 general election.
The strategic meeting, currently taking place at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, is part of ongoing consultations aimed at forming a strong coalition platform to challenge President Bola Tinubus expected re-election bid.
Presided over by David Mark, the meeting brought together several influential PDP stalwarts, including former National Chairman Prince Uche Secondus and former governors Sule Lamido Jigawa, Liyel Imoke Cross River, Babangida Aliyu Niger, Sam Egwu Ebonyi, Olagunsoye Oyinlola Osun, and Senator Abdul Ningi.
Also in attendance were former PDP National Women Leader, Josephine Anenih ex-National Organising Secretary Senator, Austin Akobundu former National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan, and former National Youth Leader, Abdullahi Maibasira.