ABUJA, Nigeria — Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar don lead coalition of political leaders come together, as dem prepare to challenge President Bola Tinubu for 2027 general election. Dis press conference happen on Thursday as various opposition leaders gather to show their readiness for serious political contest.
Among di key figures wey dey present for di press conference, Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, represent by Yunusa Tanko, dey among dem. Other prominent leaders wey join dem include Babachir Lawal, former Secretary to di Government of di Federation; Nasir El-Rufai, former Governor of Kaduna State; Peter Ahmeh, National Secretary of di Coalition of United Political Parties; and Segun Showunmi, di convener of The Alternative.
Dis coalition no come without some notable absentees, as former governors Rotimi Amaechi (Rivers), Kayode Fayemi (Ekiti), and Abdullahi Adamu, di immediate past National Chairman of di All Progressives Congress, send their apologies.
The formation of dis coalition dey signify serious political shift for Nigeria, especially as dem wan prepare for di intense competition ahead of di 2027 presidential elections. Di coalition leaders plan to speak on di implications of di political climate as well as di emergency declaration in Rivers State wey don generate plenty criticisms.
According to statement wey Atiku’s Special Assistant on Media, Abdula Rasheeth, release, di press conference go take place for 10:00 AM at di Shehu Musa Yar’adua Centre for Abuja. Nur dan wan London, matter for Rivers State don gather different reactions, especially among opposition figures dem wey dey question di necessity of di state of emergency declaration by President Tinubu.
As Atiku, di PDP’s 2023 presidential candidate prepare to make his case and lead di coalition’s discussion, many don dey watch wetin go happen next. Di outcomes of dis press conference fit turn di political scene upside down as Nigeria dey gearing up for di next elections.
