Fresh divisions have emerged within Nigeria’s opposition parties as major blocs of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), African Democratic Congress (ADC), Labour Party, and Accord Party have rejected plans for a joint presidential ticket proposed at an opposition summit in Ibadan.
The factions distanced themselves from the outcome of the meeting, insisting that it does not represent their official positions and reaffirming that they will field separate presidential candidates for the 2027 elections.
The controversy followed a high-profile gathering in Ibadan where several opposition figures reportedly discussed forming a unified front against the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). However, shortly after the meeting, multiple party blocs began issuing counter-statements disowning the arrangement.
The PDP faction aligned with some stakeholders dismissed the summit as illegitimate, claiming that those who attended under the party’s name were not authorised representatives. Similar positions were echoed by factions within the ADC, which also rejected any coalition agreement emerging from the meeting.
The Labour Party leadership further clarified that its priority remains internal restructuring rather than coalition politics, while the Accord Party threatened legal action over what it described as unauthorised use of its name and symbols during the summit.
The APC, meanwhile, dismissed the opposition gathering, arguing that internal disagreements and fragmentation among rival parties show they lack the unity needed to challenge the ruling party in 2027.
The developments underline deepening cracks within Nigeria’s opposition landscape, raising doubts over any near-term consensus on a joint ticket ahead of the next general election.
Post a Comment