2027: Why Tinubu’s challengers are struggling to unite

As Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election approaches, competing ambitions, ideological differences and disputes over candidate selection are complicating efforts to unite against President Bola Tinubu. The talks involve figures including Atiku Abubakar of the ADC, Peter Obi of the NDC, Seyi Makinde of the APM, Donald Duke of the PRP and Adewale Adebayo of the SDP. Opposition leaders have yet to agree on who would lead a coalition, how its candidate would be chosen or what assurances would persuade other contenders to accept the outcome. ADC campaign spokesman Kola Ologbondiyan says an agreement remains possible before the January 2027 election, following a meeting in Ibadan.