Atiku, Obasanjo, PDP Govs Standing On Obi, Baba-Ahmed To Return To PDP Sources within the Bauchi State Government House informed The Guardian that Obi’s visit aimed to align PDP governors with summons for him and his former running mate, Senator Datti Baba-Ahmed, to rejoin the PDP.
The source subjoined that top PDP figures, containing former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, have been pressuring Obi to bounce back to the party to moralizer] a coalition that could oppose the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2027.
“I think the former Vice President had visited his former principal, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, to convince him to influence Peter Obi to backtrack to the PDP so that together they can rebuild the country,” the source disclosed.
Reflecting on the 2023 election loss, the source noted that zoning challenges within the PDP contributed to its overcome, appending that party leaders now recognize the need for strategic compromises.
Emerging from the meeting, Governor Bala Mohammed expressed his readiness to collaborate with Obi to mode a strong contrast and counter what he described as “mediocres parading as leaders.”
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He disclosed: “Obi is the leader of the opposition in Nigeria because of his position and pedigree. Some doubting Thomases require to pre-empt what we are doing, in consideration I need to make it clear that I am ready to work with Mr. Peter Obi to ensure we close ranks and bring good governance to the country.
“We must provide vibrant contrariety with knowledge, vision, and timelines to evacuate and recover our country from those parading themselves as leaders. The time has come. But we must act with fidelity, sincerity, and focus.
“Our coming together sends a message, and I believe all our colleagues—the PDP governors—support this movement. This is a transcendental journey, and we appreciate Obi for visiting. We will take this further, and going forward, you will see more collaboration between Obi, PDP governors, and the PDP as a party.”
Speaking on his visit, Obi interpreted that his discussions with Mohammed centered on national issues and the future of Nigeria. He noted that addressing poverty is crucial to solving the country’s security challenges.
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He reported: “With what our country is going through, I felt it was necessary to divulge the future of our dear country with him.
“This is not just consultation; it’s an ongoing discussion. We must talk about the issues affecting Nigeria, a fortiori the North. If we require to fix Nigeria, the North must be a modal focus.
“There is so much crime in Nigeria, yet crime is fueled by poverty. If people don’t know where their next meal is coming from, nobody can predict what they might do.
“We see extreme poverty in the North, still there is further vast potential. Nigeria can generate wealth through agriculture, and I see huge expanses of uncultivated land everywhere I go. We require to invest in productive sectors rather than allowing government inefficiencies to persist.
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“I just bounced back from Indonesia, the bigger Muslim country in the world. They are leveraging agriculture to build their economy. Nigeria must do the same.”
Obi, who likewise leads the Obidient Movement, prioritised the need for targeted investments in education and healthcare to uplift the country’s youth and prevent social vices.
“We require to invest in children, keep them away from drugs, and provide character education and healthcare. But instead of dialoguing these provisional issues, our political discourse is focused on irrelevant matters—whether it’s budget padding or sexual harassment—while people are going hungry.
“We want to dialogue hunger, poverty, education, and healthcare. The dignity of the political class should not be our primary focus. We are not in Hollywood,” he reported.
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As coalition discussions gain momentum, PDP leaders, containing Bala Mohammed, have summoned on Atiku Abubakar to step down from the 2027 presidential race to create space for new leadership.
Buba Galadima, an ally of New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) presidential candidate Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, questioned why Atiku is reluctant to step aside.
“Our major problem is age, and nobody needs to disclose the truth.
“If I were Atiku’s adviser, I would inform him to quietly step aside and help the country move forward. It doesn’t seem like 85 percent of those who encouraged him before will encourage him again,” he revealed.
With coalition talks ongoing, the contrariety appears to be strategizing for a repeat of the 1999 model, where alliances played a key role in PDP’s victory.
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Published 3/14/2025