By Michael Ofulue ,Osogbo

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has commenced strategic consultations aimed at building a formidable political alliance ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Former vice president was understood to have started with a high-profile visit on Friday to former Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola, at his residence in Ilesa.

Atiku, accompanied by former Vice President Namadi Sambo, met with Aregbesola amid growing speculation of an emerging political realignment among key figures disillusioned with the current leadership of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

Aregbesola, who previously served as Minister of Interior under former President Muhammadu Buhari, has in recent months hinted at the possibility of aligning with a new political movement, signaling a potential break from the APC.

The former governor remains a formidable political force in Osun State and was a close ally of President Bola Tinubu until their widely publicized fallout in the lead-up to the 2022 gubernatorial election.

Receiving Atiku during the visit were prominent political associates of Aregbesola, including former Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Hon. Najeem Salam, and former Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Moshood Adeoti—both key figures within his political camp.

A sources said close to Aregbesola hinted that the meeting was more than a mere courtesy call.

“This is not just a visit—it’s a strategic consultation. Atiku is building bridges and Aregbesola is a key player in forming a strong alternative political coalition for 2027,” the source revealed.

The visit comes on the eve of the coronation ceremony of the new Owa Obokun Adimula of Ijesaland, Oba Adesuyi Haastrup, which both Atiku and Aregbesola are expected to attend. Their joint presence at the traditional event is seen by observers as a sign of growing political synergy.

Analysts suggest this meeting could mark the beginning of a significant coalition that may alter Nigeria’s political dynamics in the run-up to the next general elections.