Alhaji Ibrahim Shekarau, former Kano State governor, has cast doubt on the ability of the newly formed opposition coalition to unseat President Bola Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 elections.
He described the alliance, which includes Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, and Nasir El-Rufai, as a gathering of individuals with personal political ambitions rather than a structured and unified opposition front.
Though, the statement comes just few days after the coalition’s formation was announced, with the goal of challenging Tinubu’s administration.
In a statement issued by his spokesman, Dr. Sule Yau, Shekarau said, “This is just a gathering of certain individuals with political ambitions; none of them has officially consulted their party leadership.”
Speaking further in the statement, Shekarau argued that a coalition featuring prominent figures does not necessarily equate to an effective political alliance.
“The coalition of opposition figures is a good development, as seen in their recent meeting under what they call an opposition alliance. However, none of the key figures involved represents their party leadership,” Shekarau stated.
While addressing the legal framework for political mergers, he pointed out that only registered parties could formally unite, making the recent gathering an informal arrangement rather than an officially recognized coalition.
