Atiku Abubakar, former Vice President of Nigeria and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has held a meeting with Rotimi Amaechi, former Minister of Transportation, amidst the controversy surrounding the selection of a running mate for the 2027 general elections.
Recall that Amaechi contested against Atiku during the ADC presidential primary, but the former vice president emerged victorious over the former Governor of Rivers State. Subsequently, Amaechi rejected the outcome of the primary and refused to congratulate Atiku.
This meeting marks the second encounter between the two politicians since the conclusion of the ADC presidential primary in May. The meeting is seen as a significant political development, as both figures are key players in the Nigerian political landscape.
The controversy over the running mate position has been a major topic of discussion within the ADC, with various factions jockeying for influence. Atiku's meeting with Amaechi is interpreted by analysts as an effort to unite the party ahead of the 2027 elections.
Details of the meeting remain sketchy, but sources close to both camps indicate that discussions centered on party unity and the way forward for the ADC. The meeting took place in Abuja, the nation's capital.
