Hon. Mohammed Bello, a former chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Yobe State, on Thursday held a closed-door meeting with former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, at his residence in Abuja.
Reliable sources confirmed that the meeting centered on political consultations and strategic discussions ahead of the 2027 general elections. Although the full details of their conversation remain undisclosed, insiders believe it focused on possible political realignments and collaborations as preparations for the next electoral cycle intensify.
Hon. Bello, who recently resigned from the APC after contesting the Yobe East Senatorial seat in the 2024 by-election, has remained a prominent political figure in the North-East. His meeting with Atiku, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has sparked widespread speculation about his next political move and potential alignment with the opposition.
Political observers note that the development could signal an emerging coalition among northern politicians seeking to reposition ahead of 2027. Some analysts also suggest that Atiku may be reaching out to influential grassroots leaders like Bello to strengthen his network in strategic northern states.
Neither Bello nor Atiku has made an official statement regarding the outcome of the meeting. However, a source close to the discussions described it as “cordial and forward-looking,” adding that more consultations are expected in the coming weeks.
As political activities gradually pick up nationwide, Bello’s engagement with Atiku has stirred renewed interest within both APC and PDP circles. It also underscores the growing wave of political recalibration and strategic alliance-building shaping Nigeria’s political landscape in the countdown to the 2027 general elections.
Further updates on the outcome of the meeting are expected as events unfold.
