2027: 8 opposition parties converge in Kaduna

A summit organised by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Thursday in Kaduna, brought together a coalition of eight opposition parties, with their sights set on the 2027 general election.

The event was geared towards addressing party infrastructures in preparation to challenge the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) and tackling the nation’s pressing concerns.

Political figures from parties such as the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), People’s Redemption Party (PRP), All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Social Democratic Party (SDP), KOWA, Inter Party Advisory Council (IPAC), and the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) convened to underscore the importance of grassroots mobilization and enhancing political awareness among citizens.

The summit, chaired by Lawal Nalado, stressed the urgency of alleviating the hardships faced by Nigerians and promoting informed decision-making prior to the elections. While dispelling rumors of mergers, Nalado criticized the incumbent administration for exacerbating national challenges rather than mitigating them.

Echoing Nalado’s sentiments, Falalu Bello, National Chairman of PRP, emphasized the significance of effective voter mobilization and the selection of credible candidates. He identified resource constraints, lack of internal democracy, and interference by the ruling party as primary obstacles confronting opposition groups.

The IPAC National Chairman advocated for accountability, transparency, and diverse methods of holding the government accountable, highlighting the opposition parties’ role in ensuring governmental responsibility and the delivery of democratic dividends.

The National Chairman of KOWA party and spokesman of CUPP challenged opposition parties to spotlight government shortcomings actively, urging them to play a vocal role in governance.

The chairman of ADC, Ahmed Tujjani, and IPAC Kaduna State, elucidated that the summit aimed to tackle socioeconomic and political challenges while offering practical solutions.

He stressed the significance of early engagement and citizen involvement in the electoral process.

Tujjani restated that the summit was not tailored towards merger or coalition formation but rather towards stimulate dialogue and cooperation among opposition parties to productively address common issues.