The ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, on Monday dismissed any threat posed by a possible alliance between former President Olusegun Obasanjo and his former Vice, Atiku Abubakar ahead of the 2027 election.
The ruling party noted that the 2023 Peoples Democratic Party presidential flag bearer, posed no threat to President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027.
This remark was made by the National Secretary of the APC, Senator Ajibola Basiru, in an interview with The PUNCH. He stated this while commenting on a meeting held by Obasanjo and his erstwhile Vice, Atiku, in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, on Monday.
Recall that Atiku led a high-powered delegation, to visit the former President. Among his entourage included former Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal, former Governor of Cross River State, Senator Liyel Imoke. There were also other political stalwarts of the PDP that accompanied him to the meeting.
Arriving at Obasanjo’s Abeokuta residence located within the precinct of the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library at exactly 12.37pm, the visitors were received by elder statesman, Otunba Oyewole Fasawe.
Though no details of the visit have been made public. Reports of feelers from the from the former President’s abode reveal that it is not unconnected with the 2027 election.
However, when asked if the visit is connected with 2027 elections, Atiku said, “I am here on a courtesy call. I am not here to talk politics.”
That notwithstanding, the politicians’ visit to the Otah residence of former President Obasanjo has sparked rumours. This is even as some have said it is for a possible coalition with the former President as the arrowhead.
According to The PUNCH, the speculation was further confirmed by a source privy to the discussion. “Yes, we are trying to see how we can collectively work together to salvage this country ahead of 2027,” The PUNCH quoted the source.
Reacting to the visit, the APC National Secretary, described it as the gathering of “indolent and lazy” politicians.
Bashiru emphasized that APC were busy strategizing on how to win the November 8 governorship poll in Anambra State.
“We don’t react to other people’s acts as a political party. We only do our own things. Presently, our plate is full. We are personally concentrating on how to win and bring Anambra on board for the APC. So, we don’t have time for talks on any political meetings. We also have a responsibility to run the government.
“They (Atiku and Obasanjo) are indolent; they don’t have anything to do. So, they can meet any day, any time. Our government is concentrating on delivering the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu. We don’t have an issue with some indolent people meeting anybody they want to meet,” he said.
Fielding questions on the possible threat of the gathering of political bigwigs to the APC, Basiru dismissed it as non-issue.
He said, “How can people who are in disarray be a threat to a solid political party like the APC? We are talking about a party that is not embedded in any crisis and has high-calibre people who can win elections.
“So, we are not worried. We are concentrating on winning the Anambra governorship election on November 8. That’s where our concentration lies for now.”
source: Punch
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