The Convener of the League of Northern Democrats (LND), Umar Ardo, has advocated for the formation of a new political party as the most effective strategy for opposition coalition seeking to challenge President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections.
Ardo made this assertion on Wednesday during an appearance on 'The Morning Show', a television program, where he discussed ongoing efforts by prominent opposition politicians to form a coalition against the ruling party.
Coalition Strategy Divides Opposition
According to Ardo, there are divergent views within the opposition regarding the best approach to challenge the incumbent administration. He revealed that while many coalition members favor merging with an existing political party, he belongs to a faction advocating for the registration of an entirely new political entity.
"Predominant members and even leaders of the coalition support merging into an existing political party," Ardo explained. "However, another group, which I belong to, believes that registering a new political party for the coalition is the better approach."
The LND convener emphasized his conviction in the superiority of establishing a fresh political platform. "We insist that our approach to establishing a new political party is the best option, and we find the argument for merging into another party unconvincing," he stated.
Opposition Mobilization Ahead of 2027
The development comes amid increasing political maneuvers as various opposition figures engage in strategic discussions about forming a united front to contest against President Tinubu and the APC in the next general elections.
Political analysts observe that the coalition's success may hinge on resolving these internal disagreements about structure and approach. The opposition's ability to present a unified front is considered crucial for mounting an effective challenge to the ruling party in 2027.
As reported by BenriNews, these coalition talks represent significant political realignments as Nigeria's opposition seeks to reposition itself following the 2023 general elections.
