By Dansu Peter Former Minister of Interior Rauf Aregbesola and ex-Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso held a high-stakes closed-door meetin...
By Dansu Peter
According to TheCable, a source within the political circle confirmed the development, stating that the two influential figures engaged in a “marathon strategy session” to discuss the evolving political landscape.
The meeting comes amid growing shifts within the opposition ranks. Aregbesola’s political faction, the Omoluabi Progressives, recently severed ties with the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing grievances over internal exclusion, unfair suspensions, and the alleged marginalization of key party figures. The fallout led to Aregbesola’s official expulsion from the APC in Osun State, intensifying speculations about his next political move.
With the 2027 elections on the horizon, discussions surrounding a broad opposition coalition have gained momentum. Similar strategic meetings have taken place in recent months, including a high-profile breakfast meeting between former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Labour Party leader Peter Obi. Additionally, Kaduna’s former governor, Nasir el-Rufai, and ex-Abacha aide Hamza Al-Mustapha joined opposition leaders in Abuja for coalition talks.
Kwankwaso, who contested the 2023 presidential election under the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), has remained a key figure in opposition politics. While NNPP Chairman Ajuji Ahmed recently stated that the party is not currently engaged in coalition discussions, he did not rule out future alliances.
As political realignments continue to unfold, Aregbesola and Kwankwaso’s closed-door meeting signals another potential shift in Nigeria’s evolving political landscape.
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