Cambridge, UK – May 10, 2025 — In a surprising political development, Peter Obi, former Labour Party presidential candidate, met with ex-Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai in the United States, sparking fresh buzz over Nigeria’s growing opposition coalition ahead of the 2027 elections.

The meeting occurred on the sidelines of the 11th Annual Cambridge Africa Together Conference (ATC), held at St. John’s College, University of Cambridge. El-Rufai was listed as one of the key speakers at the international conference, which brought together African leaders, policy experts, and changemakers.

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While Peter Obi contested the 2023 presidential election under the Labour Party (LP), El-Rufai recently defected from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Social Democratic Party (SDP)—a move that has sparked widespread speculation about the political realignments in Nigeria’s opposition camp.

The high-level meeting adds to growing signs of collaboration between Obi, El-Rufai, and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, as the trio recently announced the formation of a united opposition front aimed at dethroning President Bola Tinubu.

Insiders believe the SDP may serve as the coalition’s official platform for the 2027 presidential contest, with El-Rufai reportedly acting as Atiku’s placeholder within the party.

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The coalition signals a major shakeup in Nigeria’s political landscape, potentially bringing together key figures from the Labour Party, SDP, and defectors from the APC and PDP.

While official details of the meeting between Obi and El-Rufai remain scarce, political observers see the interaction as a strategic move to cement unity among the opposition and push for electoral reforms, economic revival, and inclusive governance.

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