A policy strategist and Group Chief Executive Officer of Global Investment and Trade Company, Baba Yusuf, has expressed doubts over the chances of a possible alliance between Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso winning the 2027 presidential election.
Speaking during an interview on ARISE News’s Prime Time programme on Friday, Yusuf argued that although both politicians command significan followership, they may struggle to secure the nationwide spread of votes required under Nigeria’s constitutional provisions for presidential victory.
According to him, the duo could attract millions of previously inactive voters ahead of the next general election, but maintaining balanced support across both Northern and Southern Nigeria remains a major challenge.
Yusuf said the success of any opposition coalition ahead of 2027 would depend heavily on consultations, negotiations, and strategic power-sharing arrangements among key political figures.
He also stressed that individual ambitions and political rivalry could weaken efforts to build a united front capable of challenging the ruling establishment.
The political analyst further suggested that broader discussions involving experienced opposition leaders may become necessary if a formidable coalition is to emerge before the election.
His comments come days after reports that Obi and Kwankwaso exited the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), citing internal disagreements and lingering legal disputes within the party structure.
The development has continued to generate reactions across Nigeria’s political space, with analysts divided over whether a new opposition alliance can effectively challenge the dominance of established political blocs in 2027.
Political observers believe the coming months may witness intensified negotiations, coalition talks, and strategic realignments among opposition parties ahead of the next presidential race.
