As the new coalition to oust the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, in 2027 formally kicks off its strategy by way of formally unveiling the coalition, the National Chairman of Action Alliance, Hon Adekunle Rufai Omoaje, has said the group lacks the necessary political structure to challenge the ruling party.
While speaking to our reporter Omo-aje contrasted the current situation with the 2013 merger that led to the formation of the APC, which involved the unification of four registered parties; the All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP), the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), the Congress for Progressive Change (CPC), and a faction of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA).
The AA Chairman explained that the first political merger in Nigeria happened in 2013 when four registered parties merged to form the APC. So, technically, the APC is not a ‘new party.’
“It was an alliance of registered opposition political parties that were already well-established, with elected state governors, state and National Assembly members, and significant grassroots support,” He explained.”
He explained that this coalition is made up of individuals who see the coalition as a platform to achieve their personal Agenda.
He added that the coalition is an informal gathering of presidential aspirants rather than a well-organized political merger.
Omo-aje noted that the coalition does not have the backing of the leadership of major opposition parties, particularly the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Labour Party (LP).
He stressed that the most disturbing aspects of the scenario are who is going to be the Flag bearer of the coalition at the presidential election.
According to him, the coalition is being driven by individuals rather than established political structures, making it unlikely to pose a serious threat to the APC’s dominance.
It would be recalled that the ADC coalition, led by former presidential candidate Peter Obi and ex-Vice President of Nigeria Abubakar Atiku, says it is uniting to address what they describe as the country’s worsening economic condition under the Tinubu administration.
Nigeria’s opposition is reeling from defections of top leaders and politicians to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
Aside from Obi and Atiku, the coalition includes former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi.
