As the 2027 general election is fast approaching, all the opposition and dissatisfied progressive parliaments (APCs) are increasing behind-the-scenes debate, and the mega-coalition, which has been stripped of President Bora Tinubu’s administration forms.
Sources include major politicians in both the North and South, including the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Labour Party (LP), New Nigerian People’s Party (NNPP), civil society groups and APC elements. He told Punch that he was doing it. Exile.
While details of the emerging coalition are closely guarded to prevent chaos, insiders suggest that widespread dissatisfaction with Tinubu’s regime, particularly in the north, has encouraged urgency towards the fearsome opposition front. I’m doing it.
Some people confirming these developments include:
– Olawale Okunniyi, Director of the National Conference Front
– Ralph Aukey Nwoth, National President of the African Democratic Parliament (ADC)
– Usman Bugaje, a well-known northern politician and former presidential aide
Okunnii said that the opposition coalition is expected to take shape by June or July 2025, following the national summit in May.
“This summit brings together key stakeholders and shapes a formidable, ultra-mega opposition. Hopefully something concrete by July,” he said.
He also suggested that major politicians, including Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, were actively consulting about their role within the coalition.
“We were able to adopt an existing party. This could be a PDP. But it’s essential to rebrand and rebuild the party’s leadership,” he added.
“Nigerians are suffering, and APCs are weak” – Okey-Nwosu
ADC Chairman Okey-Nwosu confirmed that the debate is ongoing, but stressed that caution is needed as the APC suspects of efforts to destabilise opposition parties.
“The opposition is mobilised because of the weak government. Nigerians are hungry, suffering and disillusioned. Civic movements will emerge in 2027 and will appear to regain the country,” he said. Ta.
He accused the APC of using state resources to suppress opposition voices, claiming that some opposition leaders are being threatened or seduced by financial offers.
“We know that the APC is trying to dismantle existing stakeholders, so the coalition’s speech remains secret. The ruling party focuses on maintaining power rather than good governance.” he added.
Northern stakeholders are looking for alternatives
In the north, dissatisfaction with Tinubu’s policy has encouraged the demand for alternatives. Usman Bugaje, a well-known northern leader, said many political figures in the region are considering coordination with the Emerging Union.
“The North is deeply unhappy with the current administration. Before the 2027 election, there will be gradually or viable alternatives that will emerge,” he told Punch.
Many northern elites reportedly believe that Tinubu’s economic policies have negatively affected their regions and are looking for political restructuring.
