Opposition Parties Weakening Themselves, Says Ikechukwu

Ikechukwu, the Executive Director of the Development Spec Academy, remarked during a Tuesday interview on Arise Television that opposition parties in Nigeria are "splitting themselves thin." He made these comments in light of Peter Obi's recent defection from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC). Ikechukwu described Obi's political journey as stressful for the people who anticipate a unified platform.

He emphasized the need for Atiku Abubakar, the former Vice President, to join the NDC to strengthen the opposition against President Bola Tinubu in the upcoming 2027 elections. Ikechukwu warned that if Atiku refuses to join the NDC, he will be held responsible for the opposition's failure to unseat Tinubu.

Additionally, he mentioned that other opposition figures, including Rabiu Kwankwaso, are already part of the NDC, highlighting the urgency for a united front.