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Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has opined that opposition parties must be ready to unite in order to reclaim the country in the 2027 general elections.
Naija News reports that this follows the Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum’s declaration that the opposition is currently in disarray, stressing the need for a united front to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
Speaking through his Media Adviser, Paul Ibe, in an interview with Vanguard, Atiku commended the Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum for their patriotic stance, noting that their call for unity reflects a desire to save Nigeria’s democracy from sliding into a one-party dictatorship.
He stated that the opposition must prioritise unity and patriotism to provide an alternative leadership capable of addressing Nigeria’s socioeconomic and political challenges.
According to Ibe, opposition parties need to put the interests of Nigeria far above every other interest and provide leadership that will improve the lives of Nigerians.
He further stated that there is a need to save the country’s democracy, adding that the APC is attempting to establish a one-party system.
He said, “What they have said is indicative of their level of patriotism. It shows clearly that they have the interest of Nigeria and Nigerians at heart. They understand that unless and until you have a very united opposition, it’s going to be difficult to have a viable platform to oust the APC.
“The leaders of these zones have shown clearly that they are amenable to joining hands with the opposition to oust the APC and provide an alternative government.
“It behoves the opposition to put itself together because the people are waiting, available, and prepared to work with us.
“The Tinubu administration is trying to railroad all of us into a one-party dictatorship, and that’s not democracy.
“We need to save this democracy that is at risk and provide leadership that ensures good governance.
“We need to put the interests of Nigeria far above every other interest. What is important is that we save this democracy and provide leadership that will improve the lot of Nigerians.
“People like this, who are leaders of their own, are prepared to work with the opposition. It is important that we join hands together so that the job of eventually ousting the APC will be made easier.
“The people are prepared to work with the opposition. It is important that we join hands together to make the job of ousting the APC easier.”
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