An aide to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called on opposition leaders to unite following a court ruling involving the NDC.
ABUJA, FCT — An aide to Atiku Abubakar has urged Peter Obi, Rabiu Kwankwaso and other opposition leaders to work together after a court ruling involving the NDC. According to reports, the appeal comes as political parties and key figures begin to position themselves ahead of the 2027 general elections in Nigeria.
The aide said the opposition should avoid divisions and focus on building a strong alliance capable of presenting a united front in the next election cycle. According to reports, the court decision has renewed discussions about possible cooperation among major opposition figures and parties.
In the statement, Atiku’s aide stressed that the opposition stands a better chance if its leaders put aside personal interests and work together. The statement noted that unity among opposition parties could strengthen democratic competition and provide voters with a broader political choice ahead of 2027.
The call for cooperation comes amid ongoing political realignments across the country. Peter Obi, who was the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in 2023, and Rabiu Kwankwaso, the presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, remain influential figures within the opposition camp. Political observers have continued to discuss the possibility of alliances among opposition leaders before the next general election.
The development means conversations about opposition unity are likely to increase in the coming months as political parties prepare for the 2027 elections. Any alliance involving Atiku, Obi and Kwankwaso could reshape the political landscape and influence strategies adopted by both the opposition and the ruling party.
