2027 Plot Thickens: Inside Peter Obi’s Closed-Door Meeting With Obasanjo

The closed-door meeting between former President Olusegun Obasanjo and Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, on Sunday reportedly centred on Nigeria’s challenges and strategies to rescue the nation.

Obi, in a post on his handle, revealed that he was accompanied by Yunusa Tanko, former spokesman of the LP presidential campaign council; Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, the party’s 2023 Lagos governorship candidate; and Segun Adebanjo, during the visit to Obasanjo.

Speaking with Vanguard, Yunusa Tanko, who also serves as National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, confirmed that the meeting formed part of ongoing consultations ahead of the 2027 general elections.

He explained that it was a “meeting of like minds” focused on how to salvage the country and enlighten Nigerians about the power of their votes.

Tanko said, “First, it was a meeting of like minds. Remember, Mr. Peter Obi once served under the leadership of Chief Obasanjo, so there was a need for both of them to sit and discuss how to rescue the country. It was also important to remind citizens that their rights are tied to their votes. These were the key issues on the state of the nation that were discussed.”

On whether Obi’s presidential ambition for 2027 was discussed, Tanko clarified: “That would require a public declaration. When the time comes, Nigerians will be duly informed.”