“Any Coalition With Atiku Is Dead On Arrival” – Analyst Warns Amidst Opposition Alliance Talks
By Aluta News
May 25, 2025
A potential game-changer is brewing in Nigerian politics as key opposition figures, including Atiku Abubara, Peter Obi, and Nasir El-Rufai, have reportedly agreed to adopt the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as their coalition platform to challenge President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election.
According to sources close to the leaders, efforts are underway to restructure and strengthen the party in preparation for the election, with official announcements expected soon. The proposed alliance aims to unite prominent opposition figures and potentially shake up the country’s political landscape.
However, political analyst Jide Ojo has expressed strong reservations, stating that any coalition with Atiku is “dead on arrival” due to his history of electoral defeats and internal party crises. Ojo believes that opposition parties must focus on grooming a new generation of leaders to appeal to younger voters who are increasingly disillusioned with “recycled politicians.”
The success of the ADC coalition remains to be seen, as it faces the challenge of appealing to a predominantly young electorate seeking change. Will this alliance rise to the challenge, or will it succumb to the doubts surrounding Atiku’s leadership?