Key opposition figures in Nigeria's political landscape have convened in Abuja for what appears to be strategic discussions ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Labour Party's 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi, former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi, and former LP vice presidential candidate Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed met on Saturday at the Continental Hotel in Abuja for the National Political Consultative Group, North.

Sources close to the meeting suggest that the gathering is likely connected to ongoing discussions about forming a coalition to challenge President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election.

While reports have circulated that Atiku has selected Obi as his running mate for the upcoming election, the political platform under which this potential coalition would contest remains unclear.

In a video that has since gone viral, Obi clarified his position, stating that he intends to contest the 2027 election under the Labour Party banner.

This high-profile meeting comes amid increasing political realignments as opposition parties strategize on how to present a united front against the ruling All Progressives Congress in the next general elections.

Political analysts view this gathering as a significant development in Nigeria's pre-election landscape, potentially signaling the emergence of a formidable opposition coalition ahead of 2027.

The meeting of these political heavyweights has generated considerable interest across the country, with many Nigerians watching closely to see how these consultations might reshape the political terrain in the coming months.