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The Digest:

Former Governor Babatunde Fashola has declared a viable opposition merger impossible for 2027. According to the Daily Post, the APC stalwart stated that only his party has achieved a successful merger in the nation's history, while asserting that official campaigning has not yet begun.

Key Points:
  • Former Lagos Governor Babatunde Fashola spoke at an APC stakeholders' meeting in Lagos.
  • He declared it impossible for opposition parties to form a successful merger for the 2027 elections.
  • Fashola cited the formation of the APC as the only successful merger in Nigerian political history.
  • He stated that while politicians are "warming up," the campaign period has not officially started.
  • The former Minister referenced the Electoral Act, which stipulates a formal campaign commencement date.
  • He defended the APC's "progressive" label, linking it to improving the human condition.
  • His comments highlight the ruling party's confidence and the challenges facing a fragmented opposition.
This stance frames the upcoming electoral contest not just as a battle for votes, but as a test of political cohesion and strategic patience in a complex democratic arena.

Sources: Daily Post Nigeria