2027 may become coronation, not election, if opposition remains divided — Lukman

…Says APC’s poor performance has weakened public confidence …Urges opposition leaders to put Nigeria above personal ambition By Juliet Umeh A former National Vice Chairman (North-West) of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and a leader of the African Democratic Congress, Salihu Lukman, has warned that the 2027 general election could become “more of a coronation than an election” unless opposition parties put aside their differences and present a united front against the ruling APC.

He urged opposition leaders to put national interest ahead of personal ambition by negotiating and rallying behind a single presidential candidate capable of offering Nigerians a credible alternative.“The arrogance of the APC today is largely because the opposition has failed to present a united front capable of challenging the ruling party.