A chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Umar D. Duhu, has criticised the emerging opposition coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections.
He described it as a fragile alliance driven more by personal ambition than national interest.
Earlier in the week, a group of one hundred eminent opposition figures under the auspices of G-100 emerged with a proposal to present a single presidential candidate in 2027.
Responding to the development through a statement made available to Blueprint Wednesday in Abuja, Hon Duhu argued that the coalition’s push to rally under a single platform against the ruling APC “is already failing due to internal divisions and conflicting interests among key political figures.”
He said the coalition, initially led by the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has begun to unravel just months after its formation.
He noted that Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso exited the ADC in May, citing “endless court cases, internal battles, suspicion, and division,” and has since aligned with the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC).
“Analysts now say the agreement for a single candidate is on life support. The feared scenario has materialised – a fractured opposition that will cannibalise its own votes,” Duhu stated.
He further questioned the feasibility of a consensus candidacy, particularly regarding Atiku Abubakar, who he said is unlikely to step down after multiple presidential bids.
“After six attempts at the presidency, no politician invests that much political capital to step down voluntarily,” he argued.
Duhu also expressed doubts about Obi’s willingness to abandon the widely discussed “Southern presidency” arrangement, which many believe should guarantee the region eight years in power following the tenure of former President Muhammadu Buhari.