The People’s Redemption Party (PRP) has urged prominent Nigerian opposition figures to consolidate their political efforts under its platform, citing internal leadership disputes within rival organisations as a risk to democratic stability ahead of the 2027 general elections.
James Adeshina, PRP Lagos State chairman, made the appeal during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Thursday. His statement follows renewed organisational challenges within the African Democratic Congress (ADC), a platform that had attracted several high-profile politicians preparing for the next electoral cycle. On Wednesday, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced the de-recognition of ADC’s national leadership, including David Mark and Rauf Aregbesola, citing a court order. Adeshina noted that similar internal tensions have also affected the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Adeshina argued that ongoing fragmentation weakens the opposition’s capacity to present a coordinated challenge to the ruling administration. “Internal disputes and leadership struggles reduce the collective ability of opposition forces to provide credible alternatives,” he said, warning that continued division could encourage political dominance by a single group and undermine Nigeria’s multi-party democracy.
The PRP chairman specifically invited former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Rabiu Kwankwaso, and Rauf Aregbesola to engage with the party. He characterised the PRP as a historically established organisation that has maintained internal discipline and ideological consistency since its founding nearly five decades ago. According to Adeshina, the party has avoided the factional conflicts that frequently disrupt other Nigerian parties and remains structured to contest the 2027 presidential race and Lagos State governorship.
“Nigeria does not need multiple weak opposition parties; it needs a unified force capable of restoring balance to the political system,” Adeshina stated. He added that the current realignment period should encourage stakeholders to prioritise national agenda over narrow party loyalty.
The appeal reflects growing consolidation efforts among Nigerian opposition politicians as they assess organisational viability before the next electoral cycle. With several groups navigating leadership disputes and legal challenges, opposition figures face pressure to form strategic alignments or merge behind established platforms. The PRP’s invitation positions it as a stability-focused alternative, though the response from targeted leaders remains pending. Electoral authorities and political observers will continue to monitor how internal adjustments shape the competitive environment for 2027.
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