Division in Opposition Could Gift Tinubu a 2027 Win
A senior member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Salihu Moh Lukman, has warned that persistent infighting and personal ambitions among opposition leaders could pave the way for President Bola Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to win the 2027 general election.
In a statement released in Abuja on Thursday, Lukman expressed concern that, despite widespread dissatisfaction with the APC-led administration, opposition parties seem poised to repeat the errors that hampered their chances in past elections.
The former APC National Vice Chairman (North‑West) singled out former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Labour Party’s Peter Obi, ex‑Kano Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso and former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi as prominent opposition figures whose individual presidential aspirations could undermine a united front against the ruling party.
“Lack of unity among the opposition was largely responsible for the APC’s electoral victory. The same pattern is emerging again, with the two leading opposition figures positioning themselves as candidates against President Tinubu,” Lukman stated.
He questioned why, if the goal truly is to defeat the APC and Tinubu, these leaders cannot see that division effectively concedes victory to the ruling party.
Lukman argued that many Nigerians are growing disillusioned with opposition politicians who prioritize personal ambition over building a credible alternative.
“Beyond the surface differences and the personalities emerging as 2027 candidates, there is little that distinguishes the actors contesting the election,” he added.
While acknowledging the nation’s economic challenges, Lukman insisted that the opposition has yet to present a convincing alternative capable of inspiring public confidence.
He maintained that defeating the APC will require a disciplined, united political platform that places collective interest above individual ambitions.
“With each passing day, inaction and the repetition of old strategies send worrying signals that the 2027 election will offer Nigerians a choice between the devil and the deep blue sea,” Lukman concluded.
