The article discusses the challenges that opposition parties in Nigeria might face as they try to unite behind a single presidential candidate for the 2027 elections. Clifford Ndujihe, a politics editor, explains that while these parties are working on forming a coalition against the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), their leaders have different ambitions, making it hard to agree on one candidate. Ndujihe mentions that although there is still time for the opposition to come together, it might be difficult for them to set aside their personal goals. He points out that they could still support one candidate while keeping their individual party identities, similar to a past alliance in 1999. He also highlights a proposal from the opposition for a four-year single presidential term, which they believe could help attract support. This idea is based on commitments from some leaders who are willing to serve just one term if elected. However, the success of this coalition depends on whether the main candidates are willing to give up their ambitions and convince their supporters to back whoever is chosen as the coalition's candidate. Ndujihe stresses that they need to resolve their differences quickly, as time is running out before the elections.
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