Tensions Boil Over! Atiku, Peter Obi, And Amaechi Clash In Fiery Coalition Meeting

A high-profile coalition meeting involving former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi, ex-Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi, and other political heavyweights was briefly thrown into disarray after delegates from Jigawa State disrupted proceedings.

The meeting, held at the Abuja Continental Hotel and convened by the National Political Consultative Group (North), descended into chaos when a disagreement erupted over Jigawa State’s representation.

According to Punch, tensions flared after former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, announced a delegate to speak on behalf of Jigawa. In response, multiple Jigawa delegates stormed the podium, objecting to the choice and refusing to accept representation by the named individual.

As the situation escalated, security operatives, including officers from the Nigerian Police, DSS, and private security, swiftly intervened to shield key political figures like Atiku and Amaechi from the fray.

Order was eventually restored after persistent appeals, and a compromise was reached: Mustapha Lamido, son of former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido, along with another delegate, was selected to speak for the state.

Meanwhile, former chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), Sam Amadi, publicly advised Atiku Abubakar to shed his perceived air of entitlement. Using his handle, Amadi urged the PDP’s 2023 flagbearer to stop acting like royalty and instead model himself after Peter Obi, whom he described as a more relatable and professional leader.

Amadi, who currently serves as Director of the Abuja School of Social and Political Thoughts, remarked that Atiku should stop behaving like an Emir, Ooni, or Obi, emphasizing that Nigeria is neither a monarchy nor an emirate.

He concluded by stating that Atiku has the potential to lead but must first address what he called a “royalty complex.”