Former Vice-President and 2023 Presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has arrived in Ibadan for a high-level summit of opposition leaders hosted by Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde.

Saturday Telegraph reports that the gathering brought together prominent political figures, including former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi, former Kano State Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, and former Osun State Governor Rauf Aregbesola.

Other notable attendees include Peter Obi, former Senate President David Mark, elder statesman Jerry Gana, former governor Saminu Turaki, and political economist Pat Utomi.

The summit, which is currently underway in Ibadan, has attracted a wide range of opposition stakeholders from across the country.

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Discussions are expected to focus on key national issues, evolving political alliances, and strategies ahead of the 2027 general elections.

However, the convergence of major opposition figures has heightened political attention nationwide, with observers watching closely for signs of coalition-building and possible realignment among parties.

Security presence has been increased across strategic locations in the city, reflecting the high-profile nature of the meeting and the sensitivity of the deliberations.

Analysts say the summit could mark an early step toward forming a united opposition front, as key political actors explore common ground and shared interests ahead of the next electoral cycle.

The outcome of the meeting is expected to influence ongoing conversations around leadership direction, party strategy, and the broader configuration of opposition politics in Nigeria.