In a surprising display of political alignment across party lines, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Saturday evening met behind closed doors with several key figures of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), sparking renewed speculation about possible realignments ahead of 2027.
The high-profile meeting, held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, was attended by Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike, former Ekiti State governor Ayodele Fayose, former Benue State governor Samuel Ortom, and former Abia State governor Okezie Ikpeazu.
Though the agenda of the meeting remains undisclosed as of press time, a source familiar with the development confirmed the gathering to Daily Post, stating: “President Tinubu held a closed-door session with Wike, Fayose, Ortom, and Ikpeazu at the Villa today. Discussions were held, but details have not been made public.”
The meeting has triggered curiosity within political circles, particularly given the political affiliations of those in attendance. Wike, Ortom, Ikpeazu, and Fayose are all prominent PDP chieftains, and their presence at the seat of power under a ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) government is seen by observers as a potential sign of warming ties.
The development comes less than a week after Fayose paid a personal visit to President Tinubu during the Sallah holiday in Lagos. Following that visit, the former governor told journalists that he came to offer his support to the president, whom he described as a leader worthy of encouragement.
I have always believed in President Tinubu’s leadership capacity, even when I was in office as a PDP governor,” Fayose said, praising the president for “doing his best to stabilise Nigeria’s economy.”
Neither the presidency nor the visitors have issued an official statement on the outcome or purpose of Saturday’s meeting, but political analysts suggest that it could signal ongoing negotiations or collaborations that transcend party boundaries.
As the Tinubu administration continues to navigate economic challenges and national unity concerns, such cross-party engagements may be part of broader efforts to consolidate support across Nigeria’s divided political landscape.
