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AA Zaura/Peter Obi Meeting : Signifying importance of Zaura in Nigeria’s grassroots politics

By Muhammad Bukar

 The Labour Party (LP) Presidential Candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi’s  private visit to the Abuja home of a- Kano born chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdulsalam Abdulkarim Zaura, popularly known as AA Zaura, has once more raised the craft significance of Zaura importance in the Nation Grassroots Politics.

Although, one might think the visit is just one of Obi’s visits to his friends and political allies, but is far beyond that, many who know the strategic touches of Zaura in capturing the minds of Nigerians through his philanthropic magnanimous historic attendances, will appreciate the political strategy of Peter Obi in making the realignment with Zaura.

Although the only thing that could be reported from the meetings was the two politicians’ engagement in a closed-door meeting that lasted over an hour, many analysts believe that there is more than meets the eye in the Obi/Zaura meetings.

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It is true that, neither Obi nor Zaura disclosed the motive of the meeting after their discussion, as both maintained that it was a private matter. But reports have it that the realignment of the two old friends is a strategic move towards 2027.

Although the meeting between Obi and Zaura has been described as highly confidential, sources close to both parties suggested that the visit was part of Obi’s broader efforts to engage with influential political figures across Nigeria ahead of the 2027 Presidential Election.

AA Zaura, who is the President of the AA Zaura Foundation International, was the APC candidate for  Kano Central Senatorial District in the 2023 general election, and a key figure in the Kano political scene.

Zaura’s influence and Obi’s push for broader political alliances ahead of 2027, the timing of the meeting could signal strategic moves aimed at fostering unity among diverse political forces. While the specifics of their talks were still unknown, the meeting’s private nature has only added to speculations about possible collaboration between the two leaders in the near future.

Before the duo went into the private talks, Obi openly commended Zaura for his exceptional leadership and philanthropic initiatives, particularly through the AA Zaura Foundation International, which has been instrumental in lifting many Nigerians, especially those from his region, out of poverty.

The former Anambra State governor lauded Zaura’s passion towards lifting ordinary Nigerians from being consumption-focused to a people with a production mindset through his empowerment initiatives, stressing the long-term impact such initiatives bring to the country at large.

AA Zaura expressed his admiration for Obi’s consistent posture on national issues, particularly his commitment to a more prosperous and self-reliant Nigeria, a statement that could clearly be seen as a thumps up to Obi’s commitment and courage in his Presidential pursuits.

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It could be recalled that Zaura’s calculative political moves was among several efforts that gave President Bola Tinubu victory in 2023, where he openly predicted that Bola Ahmad Tinubu would be the next Nigerian president no matter the odds.

Zaura at that time insisted that the zoning formula must be maintained and out of that the only person that will benefit from it was Bola Ahmad Tinubu because of the fact that he was the last Man standing as far as the South was concerned and his struggles for the survival of the polity can only be paid by allowing him to be the next president, the remaining is history.

Many saw that position as just a political jester coming from a desperate ally trying to sell his friend (Tinubu) backs in 2022, more so that Zaura not only stick to his position but went on campaigning for Tinubu even before the commencement of proper campaign stipulated times.

Today, Zaura’s dogged stand for Tinubu Presidential Candidature was history because it had well being achieved and the President has already fully taken the mantle of Leadership trying his best for a better Nigeria.

AA Zaura is one person that could not be played with because of his political influence, courage, zeal and passion for a better Nigeria, enough could trigger Peter Obi to run back to his old political friend for a prosperous nation.

 

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