FORMER Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atuku Abubakar shunned Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke to visit erstwhile Interior Minister, Rauf Aregbesola amid push for coalition to unseat President Bola Tinubu.
The Nation recalled Atiku, ex-presidential candidate of Labour Party, Peter Obi; ex-Kaduna Governor, Nasir El-Rufai and other opposition stakeholders have proposed a coalition to unseat Tinubu in 2027.
But the PDP Governors forum rejected coalition and any merger in 2027 noting they will only welcome any willing person or groups pleased to join the party.
On Friday, Atiku shunned Adeleke by refusing to visit him first at either the Government House or Governor’s office.
Rather he visited Aregbesola in his residence before attending the coronation of Owa Obokun of Ijesa land, Oba Clement Adesuyi Haastrup.
Atiku’s wife, Titi had arrived the venue of the coronation as other dignitaries including Adeleke, Ex-Governor Olagunsoye Oyinlola and other PDP leaders and chieftains were already seated at the coronation.
In a video that surfaced online, Aregbesola who also shunned the coronation arena, welcomed Atiku at his residence with drummers chanting anti-Tinubu’s songs.
However, Atiku in company of ex-Vice President Namadi Sambo arrived the coronation venue after 50 minutes into the programme to greet dignitaries, including Governor Ademola Adeleke.
After the programme, Atiku reunited with Aregbesola at the reception of the Coronation programme at Ilesa Grammar School.
The shunning of Adeleke has set tongue-wagging in Osun political circles as some PDP leaders who pleaded anonymity said Atiku is not pleased because the Governor has technically endorsed Tinubu for a second term in office.
