Atiku, Peter Obi, Kwankwaso Alliance Troubles APC Ahead of 2027 Elections

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, ex-governor Rabiu Kwankwaso, and former VP candidate Peter Obi are reportedly aligning to create a coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections in Nigeria. This alliance aims to challenge President Bola Tinubu's re-election bid.

Influential figures, including former President Olusegun Obasanjo, are encouraging this alliance. Kwankwaso, who contested the 2023 elections under the New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP), is seen as a key player.

The split opposition vote in the previous election contributed significantly to Tinubu's narrow victory, causing concern within the ruling APC party.