- Chieftain Buba Galadima has appealed to former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar to join the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) to form a united front against the ruling APC.
- The call follows the formal defection of major political figures, including Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, to the NDC ahead of the 2027 elections.
- Galadima warned that if Atiku refuses to consolidate with the NDC, he will be held responsible for scuttling the unity required to unseat the incumbent government.
The Nigerian political landscape witnessed a significant tremor on Monday as Buba Galadima, a prominent chieftain and ally of the opposition, publicly urged former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar to join the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC).
Eko Hot Blog reports that Galadima emphasized that the survival of a viable opposition ahead of the 2027 general elections depends on total unity.
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He noted that major gladiators have already begun rallying under the NDC banner, following the path of Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, who were recently received into the party in Abuja.
Galadima’s appeal carries a sharp warning: should Atiku decline to merge his political interests with the NDC, he may be viewed as the primary obstacle to opposition success.
The chieftain argued that Atiku’s refusal would effectively forfeit his moral right to contest in 2027, as it would weaken the collective effort to challenge President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
Despite these pressures, representatives of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and associates of the former Vice-President have issued denials regarding any immediate plans for Atiku to defect to the new coalition.
This development is part of a broader wave of realignment that has already seen Peter Obi resign from the ADC to join the NDC, citing a need to focus on national development rather than internal litigation.
The NDC, currently led by National Leader Seriake Dickson, appears to be positioning itself as the primary vehicle for those seeking to consolidate the opposition bloc.
As these heavyweights shift allegiances, the pressure on remaining outside figures to fall in line continues to mount, setting the stage for a highly polarized electoral cycle.
