In what is being described as a strategic political engagement, Vice President Kashim Shettima on Friday paid a private visit to former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, at his Abuja residence.
The two top-ranking APC leaders were seen exchanging warm pleasantries in a relaxed atmosphere, sparking speculation about renewed political alignment and consultations ahead of the 2027 election season.
Although details of their discussion remain private, close aides described the visit as “a brotherly reunion and a reaffirmation of shared loyalty to the progressive cause.” Political observers, however, believe the meeting signals something deeper—possibly a recalibration of internal APC alliances as pressure mounts for national unity and performance delivery under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.
Senator Omo-Agege, a formidable political force from the South-South, and Shettima, Tinubu’s right-hand man from the North-East, have both played pivotal roles in consolidating the APC’s power base in their respective zones. Their meeting comes at a time when the party is working hard to bridge internal divides and reposition itself ahead of upcoming elections, including off-cycle governorship contests and the 2027 general elections.
The Vice President’s visit also carries
weight considering Omo-Agege's political clout in Delta State and his perceived influence in the party’s future national outlook.
Photographs of the meeting surfaced online shortly after, showing the two leaders in a firm handshake beside framed portraits and interior furnishings that unmistakably place the meeting in a private residence setting.
With the APC under intense public scrutiny to deliver on its promises, meetings like this are being watched closely by insiders and opponents alike—viewed as quiet moves on the broader chessboard of Nigeria’s power structure.
Whether this was a casual visit or a calculated signal, one thing is clear: the political season never really ends in Abuja.
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