US EditionNigeria: Why Delegates Disrupt Atiku, Obi Coalition Meeting
- Delegates disrupted a political coalition meeting involving Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi on May 25, 2025, in Abuja Continental Hotel.
- The disruption occurred due to disagreement over who should represent Jigawa State delegation after Babachir Lawal named a speaker without consensus.
- The conflict caused tension and halted proceedings until Mustapha Lamido and another delegate were chosen to represent Jigawa State peacefully.
- Security personnel formed a protective barrier around leaders including Atiku, Obi, and Rotimi Amaechi until order was restored minutes later.
- The coalition aims to unify opposition to challenge President Bola Tinubu in 2027, though internal disagreements and opposition from APC persist.
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Chaos erupts at Atiku, Obi's coalition meeting as delegates engage in fight
Some delegates disrupted a meeting in Abuja to discuss the political coalition against the All Progressives Congress (APC). The event, held at the prestigious Abuja Continental Hotel, was convened by the National Political Consultative Group (North) and attracted several prominent political figures, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Labour Party’s Peter Obi, and former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi. Tensions flared whe…
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In the buildup to the 2027 elections, a coalition of prominent political figures, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, 2023 Labour Party Presidential Candidate Peter Obi, and former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi, met with Northern leaders on Sunday at the Abuja Continental Hotel. Convened by the National Political Consultative Group (North), the closed-door meeting aimed to garner support for their efforts to unseat President B…
2027: Dispute over representation disrupts Atiku, Peter Obi coalition meeting - NewsTmes.com.ng
A political coalition meeting involving key national figures, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, and former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi, was briefly thrown into disarray on Saturday following a protest by delegates from Jigawa State. The meeting, held at the Abuja Continental Hotel and convened by the National … The post 2027: Dispute over representation disrupts Atiku, Peter O…
Jigawa Delegates Disrupt Atiku, Obi’s Coalition Meeting
A high-profile coalition meeting held at the Abuja Continental Hotel on May 25, 2025, aimed at forging a united opposition front against the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections, descended into chaos when delegates from Jigawa State disrupted proceedings. The meeting, organized by the National Political Consultative Group (North), brought together prominent political figures, including former Vice President …
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