Lukman Warns Opposition Divisions Could Hand Tinubu 2027 Victory
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Salihu Moh Lukman, has warned that ongoing divisions and personal ambitions among opposition leaders could pave the way for President Bola Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to secure another electoral victory in the 2027 general election.
In a statement released in Abuja on Thursday, Lukman expressed concern that, despite widespread dissatisfaction with the APC‑led government, opposition parties appear to be repeating the mistakes that weakened their chances in past elections.
He singled out former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Labour Party’s presidential candidate Peter Obi, former Kano State Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso and former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi as prominent figures whose individual presidential ambitions could undermine a united effort to unseat the ruling party.
“Lack of unity among the opposition was largely responsible for the APC’s electoral success. The same pattern is emerging again, with the same two leading opposition personalities positioning themselves as challengers to President Tinubu,” Lukman said.
“If their true goal is to defeat the APC and President Tinubu, why are they unable to see that division essentially hands victory to the ruling party?” he asked.
Lukman argued that many Nigerians are growing disillusioned with opposition politicians whom he accuses of prioritising personal political aspirations over building a credible alternative.
“Beyond the surface differences and the personalities emerging as candidates for 2027, there is little that distinguishes the actors contesting the election,” he added.
While acknowledging the economic challenges facing the country, Lukman maintained that the opposition has yet to present a convincing alternative capable of inspiring public confidence.
“Defeating the APC will require a disciplined and united political platform that places collective interest above individual ambitions,” he stated.
“With each passing day, inaction and the repetition of old strategies send worrying signals that Nigerians may face a choice between the devil and the deep blue sea in 2027,” he concluded.
