FCT, Abuja – The coordinator of the Citizens Coalition, Kelly Agaba, said the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors rejected Atiku Abubakar-led coalition because they are out of touch with the people.
TimesNow.com.ng recalls that the publisher of Ovation Magazine, Dele Momodu, said the PDP governors against coalition may be secretly working for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Momodu said the main opposition leaders – Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso – cannot individually defeat President Bola Tinubu in 2027.
Agaba said the PDP governors’ decision to reject Atiku’s coalition highlights their disconnect from the people and struggles.
He stated this during an exclusive chat with TimesNow.com.ng on Saturday, April 19, 2025.
The political analyst said the redemptive coalition will continue to push for change despite rejection from the PDP governors.
According to Agaba, the Redemption Coalition is more than just a grouping of politicians; it’s a movement driven by the struggles of the downtrodden.
He said the coalition would be achieved by a message directly to the people through town hall meetings and dialogues, engaging with the true kingmakers – the masses.
TimesNow.com.ng earlier reported that a former National Vice Chairman (North-West) of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Salihu Lukman, gave an update on the coalition.
Lukman said the negotiations are in the advanced stage on the a coalition against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
According to Lukman, Nigerians will be formally informed of all the details once the negotiations are finalised.
Meanwhile, TimesNow.com.ng reported that as politicking for the 2027 general elections thickens, the success of the coalition against Tinubu would depend on various factors.
TimesNow.com.ng reports that the circumstances include the ability to maintain internal cohesion, appeal to a broad voter base, and effectively challenge the incumbent APC government.
In the event the coaltion is successful, it could significantly impact the outcome of the 2027 presidential election.
Source: TimesNow.com.ng
