In a significant development, former President Muhammadu Buhari has encouraged Atiku Abubakar to pursue merger talks with other political contenders ahead of the 2027 Presidential elections. According to a source, Atiku informed Buhari of his intention to explore a merger, and the former President expressed support for the initiative, citing its potential to strengthen democracy, OBSERVERSTIMES report
Buhari reportedly drew parallels with the successful merger talks that led to the All Progressives Congress (APC) wresting power from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in 2015. Before departing from Buhari’s Daura residence, Atiku praised the former President for his statesmanlike approach, acknowledging his role as an elder statesman.
This development signals a significant shift in the political landscape, as Atiku seeks to build a broad coalition ahead of the 2027 elections. The endorsement from Buhari, a respected figure in Nigerian politics, is likely to carry significant weight and may influence the trajectory of the upcoming elections.
