The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) believes that opposition parties can still unite for the 2027 elections, even though key figures like former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Labour Party candidate Peter Obi were not present at a recent summit. Ladipo Johnson, a leader in the NDC, emphasized that their absence does not indicate a lack of interest in forming an alliance. Johnson stated that it’s important for opposition parties to work together to offer Nigerians a credible alternative to the ruling party, the All Progressives Congress (APC). He stressed that the goal should not just be to defeat the APC but also to restore public trust and tackle Nigeria's economic and security issues. He mentioned that the parties could support a common candidate without merging into one party, allowing them to maintain their identities while collaborating. Johnson also argued against the idea that Atiku has more grassroots support than Obi, suggesting that Obi and another candidate, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, have strong organic followings. Overall, Johnson expressed optimism about increased voter turnout in 2027, believing that dissatisfaction with the current government could lead more Nigerians to vote against the ruling party.
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