Nigerians have reacted to reports that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, may meet the presidential candidates of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, and the New Nigeria Peoples Party, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso.
Atiku may meet with Obi and Kwankwaso to discuss forming an alliance against the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Remember that Peter Obi and Kwankwaso were both PDP members before defecting to pursue their presidential ambitions.
It was rumored that Obi’s departure from the PDP would have an impact on the party’s vote in the South, which was the main opposition party base, and that Kwankwaso’s emergence as the NNPP’s candidate would split support in the North, particularly Kano.
Following the development, some Nigerians have taken to social media to express their views regarding the speculated meeting. Some supporters of Kwankwaso and Obi have rejected the alliance while others see it as a way to defeat Tinubu.
Below are some of the reactions.
Why does Atiku want to see Peter Obi & Kwankwaso?
— Baba (@inc051) June 11, 2022
If they are not afraid of the tsunami called Peter Obi, why is Atiku planning to meet with Obi and Kwankwaso to discuss collaborations against the APC? I like Atiku sha, oga wan use brain but the only collabo I want to see is that of Obi x Kwankwaso.
— Chigozie I. Alex (@Chigozieialex) June 11, 2022
I hear that Atiku wants to meet Obi and Kwankwaso to talk about collaboration.
Well collaboration won’t be a bad idea if they agree that Peter Obi will be their flag bearer and Kwankwaso his running mate.
Anything short of that, let the Nigerian youths choose their President pic.twitter.com/t0Zvux8BPx
— Dr. Victor Udeozor (@cevizor) June 11, 2022
If Kwankwaso aligns with Atiku. Make Apc forget am
— T.O (J.P) (@theolisa_) June 11, 2022
Except this collaboration is not aimed at presenting Atiku or Kwankwaso as president, otherwise it's dead on arrival. Obi for president, Atiku for vice then Kwankwaso for minister of works. Anything other than this is a joke. https://t.co/wui67mtL86
— Urahojo (@drisu_monday) June 11, 2022
Atiku is set to meet with Peter Obi and Kwankwaso as PDP plans collaboration against APC. God abeg protect our savior from brainwashing o . Keep him in your wings let him stand firm and resist any level of cajoling 😖 🙏
— Dr Penking™🇳🇬🇦🇺 (@drpenking) June 11, 2022