Can rivals become running mates? That’s the question now facing Nigeria’s divided opposition as talks intensify around a 2027 coalition. Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, and other political heavyweights are engaging in private meetings, with the African Democratic Congress emerging as a possible home for their united front. But not everyone’s on the same page — and time may be their biggest adversary.
If Nigeria’s fractured opposition can merge, they may rewrite the rules for 2027. But internal ambitions and regional considerations could still divide them.
- Coalition talks are underway among key opposition figures, including Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, and Nasir El-Rufai.
- The African Democratic Congress (ADC) may serve as the central platform for the alliance.
- Peter Obi insists he’ll run on the Labour Party ticket, raising questions about true unity.
- ADC leaders suggest a neutral candidate may be needed to calm political egos.
- Electoral maths from 2023 shows a united opposition could seriously challenge President Tinubu.
The next few months will show whether shared ambition can trump personal agendas in reshaping Nigeria’s political future.
