Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, and Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi have met at the United States.
The two politicians met during the 11th Annual Cambridge Africa Together Conference.
The gathering is taking place at St. John’s College, University of Cambridge.
The two men, known for belonging to different political camps, were seen interacting during the conference, which is known for bringing together African leaders, academics, and other key figures interested in the continent’s future.
El-Rufai, who was announced as one of the speakers, is now affiliated with the Social Democratic Party after leaving the ruling All Progressives Congress.
On the other hand, Obi is still widely recognized for his presidential run under the Labour Party in the last election.
Their meeting came at a time when the political atmosphere in Nigeria is heating up ahead of the 2027 general elections.
El-Rufai is believed to be closely working with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, who is building a coalition aimed at challenging the ruling party.
Atiku, a leading figure in the Peoples Democratic Party, has already made known his plans to bring various parties together for a strong comeback.
Though the details of their conversation remain unknown, the images from the event have sparked discussions, especially because both men are seen as influential voices in Nigeria’s political future.
Their meeting, taking place outside the country, has drawn attention from observers who are curious about what such interactions might mean as alliances shift and new strategies begin to form ahead of the next presidential race.
