A former chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, Sam Amadi, said on X that supporters of President Bola Tinubu and former Vice‑President Atiku Abubakar share common political interests and should consider uniting in a single party or coalition. Amadi argued that such an arrangement would produce a clearer two‑party system, pitting a Tinubu‑Atiku bloc against a possible alliance of Peter Obi and former governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso.
In a post on Saturday, Amadi wrote: “Reading comments and posts on this platform, it is fair to argue that APC and ADC (at least the Atiku fan‑base) have much in common and should form one party or coalition against @PeterObi and @KwankwasoRM. Atiku supporters and Tinubu supporters are together in one fight against Peter Obi. Why can they not come together as one team and be in one party because they share common love, logic and hatred? We can then have a coherent two‑party system – Tinubu‑Atiku vs. Obi‑Kwankwaso. That will give Nigerians a real choice.”
Amadi’s comments arrive as reports indicate that Obi and Kwankwaso are planning to leave the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). Habibu Mohammed, spokesman for the Kwankwasiyya movement, said Obi could finalize his move to the NDC within days after what he described as a unanimous endorsement by key stakeholders.
The suggested realignment reflects ongoing shifts in Nigeria’s political landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections. The APC, Nigeria’s ruling party, has faced internal tensions, while the ADC, formerly led by Atiku, has struggled to maintain a distinct identity. A merger or coalition between Tinubu’s APC and Atiku’s supporters could consolidate opposition forces and reshape electoral dynamics.
If a Tinubu‑Atiku coalition materialises, it would create a binary contest that could simplify voter choice but also raise questions about intra‑party negotiations and policy compromises. Conversely, a Obi‑Kwankwaso partnership under the NDC banner would aim to capture the reform‑oriented electorate dissatisfied with the current administration.
Political analysts note that coalition talks are common in Nigeria’s multiparty system, where alliances often shift before elections. The next few weeks are likely to see intensified negotiations as parties position themselves for the upcoming electoral cycle.
Amadi’s call for a unified opposition underscores the strategic calculations of Nigeria’s major political actors as they seek to maximise influence in a highly competitive environment.
