Skip to main content

Aregbesola’s Loyalist Speaks On Plan To Join NNPP As Meeting With Kwankwaso Sparks 2027 Permutations

Aregbesola’s Loyalist Speaks On Plan To Join NNPP As Meeting With Kwankwaso Sparks 2027 Permutations

The recent meeting between Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) presidential candidate in the 2023 election, and former Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, has stirred political controversy.

FocalPoint Reports understands that the meeting has fueled speculations about their possible collaboration ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Aregbesola, a former governor of Osun State, hosted Kwankwaso, also a former governor of Kano State, at his Lagos residence over the weekend. The meeting comes at a time when opposition leaders are exploring strategies to challenge President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the next election.

Context of the Meeting

The timing of the meeting has raised eyebrows, especially given recent political shifts. Aregbesola’s loyalists, under the banner of Omoluabi Progressives, recently defected from the APC in Osun, citing marginalization, suspension of key figures, and the party’s internal divisions.

Additionally, the APC expelled Aregbesola over alleged anti-party activities, further intensifying speculation that he may be considering a new political alignment.

Meanwhile, the NNPP is also facing internal crises, with Kwankwaso leading one of the factions. Last week, a rival NNPP faction led by Dr. Boniface Aniebonam held a convention in Lagos, electing a new National Working Committee (NWC).

Kwankwaso Confirms Political Discussions

Confirming the meeting, Kwankwaso shared a post stating: “This evening, I had the pleasure to visit the former governor of Osun State and former Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, at his residence in Lagos. The meeting afforded us the opportunity to engage in discussions on national politics, governance, and the future of Nigeria’s democratic landscape.”

A source familiar with the discussion disclosed to Daily Trust that the conversation revolved around political strategies and future prospects for both politicians amid their respective party challenges.

“The meeting centered around the two politicians strategizing on their future given the issues they both face in their parties. So, I can tell you it is all about the 2027 election,” the source revealed.

A member of Aregbesola’s camp confirmed that discussions are ongoing, with both politicians considering various options ahead of 2027.

Aregbesola’s Next Political Move

While speculation grows over Aregbesola possibly joining the NNPP, one of his close allies, Barr. Gbenga Akano, dismissed such claims.

“The meeting was not about Aregbesola joining the NNPP. It was an impromptu meeting. Aregbesola will announce his new political direction at the appropriate time,” Akano clarified.


Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Steer Clear from Tompolo's Pipeline Surveillance Job, Face Your Olu's Contract... Activist Warn Itsekiri Leaders

Steer Clear from Tompolo's  Pipeline Surveillance Job, Face Your Olu's Contract... Activist Warn Itsekiri Leaders  Niger Delta Human Rights Activist, comrade Daniel Ezekiel has berated ltsekiri leaders for calling on  the Federal Government to decentralize the pipeline security contract awarded to the Niger Delta living legend, High Chief Government Ekpemukpolo alias Tompolo. The activist in a statement to FocalPoint Reports, on Thursday, reacted with displeasure and strongly condemned Itsekiri leaders Who were led by Hon. Michael Diden to call for the decentralization of Tompolo's Surveillance contract, during a visit to High Chief Bibopere Ajube (Shoot-at-sight) at his Agadagba-Obon, residence in Ese-Odo Local Government Area of Ondo State,  Ezekiel Daniel described those who visited Bibopere Ajube as self-proclaimed Itsekiri leaders and their voices are nothing good but mere distractions and should not be taken seriously. He added that the statements m...
1 comment
Read more

NMU Governing Council chairman seeks solutions to challenges facing varsity

NMU Governing Council chairman seeks solutions to challenges facing varsity The Acting Chairman of the Governing Council of the Nigerian Maritime University, Okerenkoko, Delta State,  Adewale Adeogun, has appealed for immediate action to address the pressing challenges facing the institution.   Adeogun, who spoke during the council meeting  in Warri, expressed deep concern over the university’s underdevelopment despite its six-year existence. Highlighting the urgent need for government intervention, Adeogun emphasised the importance of establishing a permanent campus and ensuring adequate funding.  He pointed out that the university’s progress has been hindered by the suspension of projects initiated by the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA). “It is disheartening to see that despite being a specialised university, Nigerian Maritime University is still struggling to find its footing,” Adeogun stated. “We must work tirelessly to secure gov...
Post a Comment
Read more

Retired police officers protest over unpaid pensions

Some retired police officers under the contributory pension scheme on Tuesday, May 21, protested at the National Assembly over alleged several months of unpaid pensions with a call on President Bola Tinubu to remove them from the scheme. The protesters decried the extreme challenges they endure, saying that the National Pension Commission (PENCOM) has failed to pay their entitlements for several months causing them and their families untold hardship. The aggrieved retired police officers also wrote a Save Our Soul (SOS) letter to the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, calling for an urgent intervention. Speaking on behalf of the protesters, Chairman of the retirees, Christopher Effiong said many of their members have developed terminal illnesses and heart attacks as a result of the frustration associated with the scheme. In a letter dated May 21 and addressed to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, the retirees said many of their colleagues have lost their lives due to t...
Post a Comment
Read more