Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South, has acknowledged that he could potentially join the opposition coalition seeking to unseat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections, but expressed reservations about making such a move hastily.
Speaking during an interview on Arise TV on Tuesday night, Ndume confirmed he has been attending meetings organized by members of the coalition but remains cautious about fully committing to their cause.
"I am aware of the opposition coalition. I have gone to several of their meetings," Ndume stated. When specifically asked if the coalition had approached him to join, he replied: "Yes, but I told them no. I don't want to jump from frying pan to fire. I have to be sure."
The senator emphasized his character trait of loyalty as a factor in his decision-making process. "I am a loyal person and I have my reasons for being loyal," he added.
Coalition's Growing Influence
Ndume's comments come amid growing speculation about the coalition's plans to adopt the proposed All Democratic Alliance (ADA), a new political party that has recently applied to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for registration.
The coalition features prominent political figures including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Kaduna State Governor Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi, former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi, and several other influential politicians.
This development represents a significant political realignment as various opposition figures from different parties appear to be uniting with the common goal of challenging President Tinubu's administration in the next general elections.
Political analysts suggest that Ndume's cautious approach reflects the complex calculations many politicians are making as the 2027 electoral landscape begins to take shape, with loyalty to current affiliations being weighed against potential new political alliances.
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