Key opposition figures in Nigeria, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and ex-Governor Nasir El-Rufai, are facing strong criticism from other political leaders over their attempts to form a new coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Prince Adewole Adebayo of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has warned Atiku and El-Rufai against allegedly trying to hijack the SDP for personal political battles against President Bola Tinubu. Omoyele Sowore, another former presidential candidate, has also condemned the coalition efforts, suggesting they are driven by personal interests rather than genuine reform. The controversy highlights deep divisions within Nigeria's opposition as the country gears up for the next election cycle.
These developments signal an intensifying power struggle that could shape the political landscape leading up to 2027.
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Adebayo to Atiku, El-Rufai: you can’t hijack SDP for personal battle against Tinubu
The 2023 Social Democratic Party (SDP) presidential candidate, Prince Adewole Adebayo, has told former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Malam Nasir El-Rufai and other opposition leaders that they cannot hijack the party for personal fight against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
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