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- Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has visited former Jigawa governor, Sule Lamido, at his residence in Abuja
- Atiku, who has been making permutations to sack President Bola Tinubu and the APC in the 2027 elections, said he and Lamido discussed national issues
- Recall that the former vice president is leading the coalition movement with a commitment to take over power in the 2027 elections
Atiku Abubakar, the former vice president of Nigeria, has met with the former governor of Jigawa state, Sule Lamido, adding that their discussion centred on the “state of the nation” and also looking forward to collaborating with him to “redeem the current situation.”
Atiku announced his visit to the former governor’s residence in Abuja in a social media post on Wednesday, September 17. He has been at the forefront of the opposition leaders seeking to sack President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 elections.
Source: Twitter
The former vice president, who came second in the 2023 presidential election under the umbrella of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), is leading a coalition of opposition leaders to come together under one platform against Tinubu in the 2027 election.
Lamido criticises Atiku-led coalition
However, some political observers, including Lamido, have criticised the coalition for a lack of too many ambitious opposition leaders, including Atiku, Peter Obi and Rotimi Amaechi, who have all declared their interest to contest the 2027 presidential election.
The coalition leaders recently adopted the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as their political platform ahead of the 2027 election. Legit.ng recalled that Lamido was present at the event but insisted that he remained a member of the PDP.
Meanwhile, Lamido has urged the PDP to put its house in order, while tipping former President Goodluck Jonathan to be the party’s flagbearer, adding that he remains the only southern candidate who can compete with President Tinubu in the next cycle of elections.
Photo Credit: Sule Lamido
Source: Twitter
Nigerians react as Atiku meets Lamido
On the other hand, Atiku’s comment on his visit to former Governor Lamido has started generating reactions from some Nigerians. Below are some of their reactions:
Matthias wrote:
“It’s always encouraging to see leaders coming together for meaningful dialogue. Collaboration and shared vision are essential steps toward building a better Nigeria.”
Mustapha Shuga commented:
“Which one is discussed extensively on the state of the nation, abi how to grab power.”
Pragmatic DB said:
“Your excellency. You know you only discussed how you will contest the 2027 Presidential election, not how to move Naika forward”
Abugana commended Atiku:
“That was indeed a purposeful engagement. It is encouraging to see such constructive dialogue focused on the progress of our nation. May these efforts translate into impactful actions for the betterment of all. Sir AA. Keep up the good job.”
Ayaogbo Tobi tweeted:
“Back a Southern to redeem your battered image with Nigeria. We are yet to forget your asking Jonathan to step down for you and active participation in destroying PDP, nor have we forgotten page 31 of OBJ’s book: MY WATCH.”
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Atiku berates Tinubu’s economic policy
Legit.ng earlier reported that President Bola Tinubu has again been dragged by the former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over the state of the state.
Atiku, in a statement through his spokesperson, Paul Ibe, said the president’s reforms have not been working for the country.
The former vice president’s comment came amid his consistent move to sack President Tinubu in the 2027 election.
Source: Legit.ng
