Sambo Critiques Opposition Parties' Ideology Ahead of 2027

Sumner Sambo, the Politics Editor at Arise News, stated that opposition political parties in Nigeria are lacking in ideology as the country approaches the 2027 general elections. During an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time, he emphasized that opposition leaders, including Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, need to work harder to effectively challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

Sambo pointed out that these parties do not have clear and detailed manifestos, which is crucial for addressing pressing issues such as the high cost of governance, the education crisis, and infrastructure distribution. He remarked that the APC has taken advantage of the laxity exhibited by opposition parties, which lack a unifying ideology.

Sambo urged opposition presidential candidates to present comprehensive policies and stressed that elected representatives should reject inducements if they are driven by a strong party ideology.