According to Daily Post, uncertainty clouds the opposition coalition being spearheaded by Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Nasir El-Rufai, and others. As the All Democratic Alliance (ADA) awaits INEC registration, conflicting signals have emerged over party adoption and Atiku’s true involvement. The slogan “Smoke Before the Fire” aptly describes the confusion unfolding.
- ADA, reportedly the coalition’s vehicle, is still unregistered with INEC, citing unmet criteria.
- El-Rufai favours SDP as a better platform, while ADC’s earlier adoption was denied.
- Atiku’s aides deny involvement, warning against framing it as his agenda.
- Coalition insiders suggest strategic silence may be intentional in outwitting opponents.
Smoke Before the Fire, the quiet strategy before the loud eruption. The political silence, shifting signals, and contested alliances suggest a volatile build-up. Nigeria’s opposition may be simmering under pressure, waiting for a critical ignition.
