Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, stirred intrigue with discreet visits to Atiku Abubakar and Sule Lamido in their Abuja residences. The purpose of these meetings remains veiled, fueling curiosity.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, expressing delight, confirmed Obi’s visit via Twitter. Notably, Obi was Atiku’s running mate in the 2019 elections. Additionally, a close confidant of Obi disclosed a similar visit to Sule Lamido.
Atiku shared snapshots of the encounters, describing it as an honor to host Peter Obi.
Insights into the discussions remain undisclosed.
In a separate development, Atiku’s spokesperson, Paul Ibe, shed light on Peter Obi’s departure from the PDP during an interview. He attributed Nyesom Wike’s influence in Obi’s exit, citing Wike’s push for the presidential ticket to be zoned to the South. Atiku expressed readiness to allocate the ticket to the Southeast, a stance met with resistance from Wike.
This revelation comes amidst ongoing political maneuvering within the PDP.
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