2027: Your Coalition Will Fail, Osun APC Stalwart Tells Atiku, el-Rufai
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Hon. Wale Adedoyin, has boldly declared that the newly rumored political alliance between former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir el-Rufai, will fail ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Adedoyin, a former commissioner and influential voice within the Osun APC, made the statement during an interaction with journalists in Osogbo, Osun State, on Saturday. He dismissed the alleged coalition as a desperate attempt to seize power without a clear ideology or plan for national development.
“The proposed coalition between Atiku and el-Rufai is nothing but a political marriage of convenience that will collapse before it even gains traction. Nigerians are wiser now, and they will not be swayed by alliances rooted in personal ambition rather than national interest,” Adedoyin said.
The APC stalwart noted that while the 2023 presidential election was fiercely contested, the electorate made their choice in favor of President Bola Tinubu, and his administration is currently focused on rebuilding the economy and restoring national stability.
According to him, those planning to unseat the APC in 2027 are underestimating the strength of the ruling party and the achievements that will be recorded under Tinubu’s leadership before the next general election.
He accused opposition leaders of being inconsistent and opportunistic, warning that forming alliances out of frustration or political survival will not yield electoral success.
“Let’s not forget that these same political players have been on opposite sides for years. Their constant shifting of loyalties is what has created instability in our political system. Nigerians need leadership that is consistent, competent, and people-focused — not politicians who jump from one alliance to another every election cycle,” Adedoyin stressed.
The APC chieftain also expressed confidence in the internal unity of the party, particularly in Osun State, which he said remains solid despite the temporary loss of the governorship seat in the 2022 off-cycle election.
He added that the APC is rebuilding its grassroots structures in Osun and across the country to ensure a more decisive comeback in 2027, both at the state and national levels.
Responding to concerns about economic hardship and political discontent, Adedoyin said it is not unusual for any new administration to face early turbulence, but insisted that President Tinubu’s policies are already yielding results and will continue to do so.
He cited the removal of fuel subsidy, currency unification, and investment in infrastructure as bold steps that will reposition Nigeria for long-term growth.
“This administration inherited a very fragile economy, but what we have now is a leadership that is willing to take tough decisions for the greater good. In the next two years, Nigerians will see tangible progress. That’s why any opposition strategy based on current challenges will fail,” he said.
Atiku Abubakar, who was the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate in 2023, has recently hinted at building a new political coalition ahead of 2027. Former Governor Nasir el-Rufai, a key figure in the APC until 2023, has also been rumored to be involved in discussions surrounding a new political movement.
Though neither of them has officially confirmed a coalition, political analysts say the moves point to an emerging third force or mega party designed to challenge the APC’s dominance in the next election cycle.
However, voices like Adedoyin’s reflect growing skepticism within the ruling party and among political observers about the viability of such alliances.
As the countdown to 2027 begins, Nigeria’s political terrain continues to heat up with shifting allegiances, bold declarations, and strategic recalibrations — but whether these moves will reshape the country’s political landscape remains to be seen.