Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), downplayed the potential impact of a planned opposition coalition ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. Speaking on a radio program in Jos, Yilwatda said the APC is confident it can win elections and is not intimidated by any individual or coalition, even if former President Goodluck Jonathan were to join the race. He stressed that the party’s focus is on its overall strength rather than on individual candidates.
Yilwatda questioned the viability of the opposition, asking which platform Jonathan would use if he ran, citing the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as examples. He criticized the opposition parties for being fragmented and lacking a strong national presence, describing them as scattered into small local groups.
In addition to his remarks on the opposition, Yilwatda accused the PDP in Plateau State of poor governance, pointing to a high number of corruption cases currently under investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). This criticism suggests the APC aims to capitalize on perceived weaknesses in the PDP’s governance record.
The planned opposition coalition is seen as an attempt to challenge the APC’s dominance in Nigerian politics. However, Yilwatda’s comments indicate that the APC is not taking the threat lightly and remains confident in its electoral prospects. As the 2027 elections approach, the outcome of this political maneuvering will be closely watched both within Nigeria and internationally. The result will depend on factors such as the strength of the opposition coalition, the popularity of individual candidates, and the overall political climate. The evolving political landscape will reveal how the APC’s strategy unfolds and what impact the opposition coalition will have on the electoral outcome.
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