2027: Atiku holds top-secret talks with ADP leaders amid Obi-Kwankwaso alliance rumours

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar held a high-level consultative meeting with the leadership of the Action Democratic Party (ADP) at his Abuja residence over the weekend.

The meeting was confirmed by ADP National Chairman Engr. Yabagi Yusuf Sani, who described it as part of the party’s ongoing engagement with key democratic stakeholders.

“Earlier today, the national leadership of the ADP, led by the National Chairman, Engr. Yabagi Yusuf Sani, held a high-level consultative meeting with HE Atiku Abubakar GCON, Wazirin Adamawa as part of its ongoing engagements with key democratic stakeholders,” Sani said in a statement issued in Abuja.

According to the ADP chairman, discussions focused on protecting democratic pluralism, strengthening opposition stability, and safeguarding credible electoral choices ahead of the 2027 elections. He emphasized the importance of preserving democratic competition, ensuring stable and constitutionally compliant political platforms, and promoting responsible preparedness to protect voter choice and institutional integrity.

Sani also dismissed speculation that the meeting was aimed at merging parties or recruiting individuals into ADP, stressing that the engagement was part of broader consultations with senior democratic stakeholders.

“ADP remains focused on institutional stability, constitutionalism, and keeping credible options open for Nigerians. Any future decisions, if and when they arise, will be taken transparently and communicated formally,” he said.

Despite official denials, political analysts note that the meeting comes amid rumours of a potential Peter Obi–Rabiu Kwankwaso alliance to contest the ADC presidential ticket against Atiku, fueling speculation that the discussions could be part of strategic pre-election maneuvering.