By Abdullahi Inuwa
Former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, has broken his silence on the unfolding political realignment sweeping across Nigeria’s opposition landscape, declaring that the ongoing coalition talks are not a merger, but a strategic search for a single political platform to rally forces.
In a statement that has stirred intense political buzz, El-Rufai emphasized:
“This coalition is not a merger; we are looking for one platform to all go into. The main battle begins once we have a platform.”
His remarks come amid increasing speculation about a grand opposition alliance ahead of the 2027 general elections. Sources say high-level consultations are ongoing between key political heavyweights, including former governors, lawmakers, and party leaders dissatisfied with the status quo.
El-Rufai’s clarification suggests that the coalition seeks not to collapse existing parties into one, but to converge on a common vehicle strong enough to challenge the ruling party and reclaim power.
With Nigeria’s political temperature rising, El-Rufai’s bold pronouncement signals a new chapter—one that could reshape the nation’s electoral battlefield.
All eyes now turn to which platform will emerge as the chosen rallying point—and who will lead the charge.
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