adsFresh cracks have emerged within major opposition parties ahead of the 2027 general elections, with the rise of factional presidential, governorship, senatorial, House of Representatives and state assembly candidates threatening efforts to build a united front against the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
The crisis is becoming pronounced in the African Democratic Congress (ADC), where a leadership tussle has produced parallel power blocs and rival presidential ambitions.
Dumebi Kachikwu, former ADC presidential candidate, has again emerged as a factional candidate of the party ahead of the 2027 poll.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has also taken an early lead in another ADC primary election, with the official result expected to be announced late Tuesday.
Political observers say the development could weaken opposition cohesion and complicate coalition talks ahead of the polls. Related News Coys drags FG to court over OPL 245 split, seeks N1tn damages UK backs Nigeria’s global insurance expansion drive We need to promote vigilance, unity, mutual support to defeat criminal elements - Oyo APC Guber Candidate, Alli adsads
