A chieftain of the Action Democratic Party (ADP), Dr. Sani Dawop, has claimed that six governors from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) are secretly funding coalition talks aimed at challenging the current political order.
In a published interview yesterday, Dawop likened the move to the 2015 formation of the APC, when several PDP governors defected to forge a new political alliance. He said the current funding reflects growing dissatisfaction within APC ranks.
“There are about six APC governors funding the coalition right now. Go and investigate; it’s the same pattern that led to the APC’s birth”, Dawop stated.
He described coalition-building as a legitimate political strategy, and emphasised that not all APC members are satisfied with the Tinubu-led administration. “You don’t show your full hand early. Even within the APC, many are unhappy”, he noted.
Dawop also called for a fair electoral process, insisting that all candidates, including those opposing the President, must be allowed to compete freely. “When Tinubu became president, he faced competition. That same opportunity must remain open to others”, he added.
The alleged involvement of APC governors suggests possible cracks within the ruling party, and could signal a shift in Nigeria’s political landscape ahead of the 2027 elections. Analysts warn that such internal divisions may result in new alliances and electoral strategies.
The formation echoes past political realignments, with internal dissatisfaction in the ruling party fueling strategic moves behind the scenes.
As discussions intensify, observers are closely watching whether these coalition efforts will reshape the country’s electoral dynamics.
