2027 Will Not Be Business As Usual – Atiku Abubakar Declares as Opposition Alliance Takes Shape
In a bold declaration that is already sending ripples through Nigeria’s political landscape, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has vowed that the 2027 general elections will not follow the "business as usual" playbook. Atiku revealed that a robust and strategic coalition of opposition forces is in the works and is expected to disrupt the political status quo currently dominated by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
The statement was made public via Atiku’s official social media channels on Tuesday, following a high-level visit to his Abuja residence by a delegation of Kannywood figures, North West opinion leaders, and political stakeholders. The delegation was led by Dr. Aslam Aliyu, a notable Zamfara politician and the head of the PAA 2027 New Media & Digital Communications Forum.
A Coalition "Not a Joke," Says Atiku
Atiku emphasized that the opposition coalition being formed is “not a joke” and will soon be formally unveiled.
“The envisaged coalition is a deliberate effort to recover and rebuild Nigeria in line with the yearnings and aspirations of the people,” he stated.
According to the former Vice President, the visiting groups including members of Kannywood, the Zamfara TOP 10 group, and other regional influencers admitted regret over their support for the APC in the 2023 general elections. Many expressed remorse for backing what they now describe as an “incompetent and clueless leadership.”
Renewed Political Engagement Rooted in 2023 Reflection
Speaking on behalf of the delegation, Dr. Aliyu said their renewed support for Atiku and the opposition is a result of a critical reassessment of the 2023 elections. In that poll, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu won with 8.79 million votes, followed by Atiku Abubakar with 6.98 million and Labour Party’s Peter Obi with 6.1 million votes.
El-Rufai Adds Fire: “Tinubu Will Be Lucky to Come Third”
Adding fuel to the political discourse, former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai made headlines the night before by declaring during a live interview on Arise TV:
“Tinubu can’t win. In fact, he will be lucky if he is third.”
El-Rufai also dismissed recent defections to the APC as “politically insignificant,” echoing the sentiment that the ruling party's grip on power is weakening.
What This Means for 2027
With Atiku signaling the formation of a broad-based opposition coalition and El-Rufai openly criticizing the APC, the 2027 elections are shaping up to be a pivotal moment in Nigeria’s democratic journey. Political analysts believe that the growing dissatisfaction with the current administration, particularly around governance and economic challenges, could play a decisive role.
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