Nigerian Opposition to Form Coalition to Challenge Ruling Party’s Dominance

Nigeria’s opposition leaders are forging a united front ahead of the 2027 general elections, aiming to challenge President Bola Tinubu’s ruling party. Key figures, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Labour Party’s Peter Obi, and ex-Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai, have initiated discussions to form a coalition. This alliance seeks to consolidate various opposition parties and disenchanted members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) into a formidable political force. The coalition’s primary objectives include selecting a unified platform and setting aside personal ambitions to present a cohesive alternative to the APC. There is currently no indication who will be the coalition’s candidate or whether the opposition parties will coalesce under one umbrella for the election.

Bloomberg