New Coalition Rises to Challenge Nigeria's Political Landscape

Nigeria's leading opposition figures have formed a new coalition aimed at challenging President Bola Tinubu's ruling party in the 2027 elections. Led by Abubakar Atiku and Peter Obi, the coalition hopes to prevent Nigeria from becoming a one-party state. Allegations against Tinubu include using state mechanisms for political gains.

Nigeria's opposition leaders have unveiled a new coalition targeting the 2027 presidential elections, aiming to unseat President Bola Tinubu's All Progressives Congress. Spearheaded by former presidential contenders Abubakar Atiku and Peter Obi, the coalition includes former federal lawmakers and governors seeking to disrupt Nigeria's perceived shift towards a one-party state.

Allegations against Tinubu involve using state resources to coerce politicians into joining the ruling party, although he has denied these claims. Concerns are mounting over Nigeria's political landscape amid shrinking democratic space, with recent defections intensifying the battle for the presidency well ahead of the elections.

The new coalition seeks to mirror the successful alliance in 2015 that broke the Peoples Democratic Party's 16-year rule. Under current economic challenges and security concerns, the coalition posits that a united front is essential for unseating an incumbent government, echoing sentiments voiced by political analysts.

(With inputs from agencies.)