Utomi to lead talks with Atiku, Obi, others to form single opposition against Tinubu
The quest to form a formidable opposition against incumbent President Bola Tinubu is still on the table as opposition figures coordinate talks amongst prominent politicians and groups to bring them together under one banner. The Movement for Credible Elections (MCE) is one such group, with one time presidential adviser, Professor Pat Utomi, as leader in […] The post Utomi to lead talks with…
The Movement for Credible Elections (MCE) is spearheading efforts to unite opposition presidential candidates in Nigeria for the 2027 election. Central to this initiative is Professor Pat Utomi, a former presidential adviser, who leads the MCE's Political Commission. Utomi is facilitating talks with major opposition presidential candidates, including Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Adewole Adebayo, Seyi Makinde, Donald Duke, Sandy Onor, Peter Agada, and Omoyele Sowore.
These meetings are being held privately to prevent alleged sabotage by "political mercenaries and jobbers." The goal is to select a single candidate who embodies credibility, transparency, fairness, and represents a unified front against incumbent President Bola Tinubu and his All Progressives Congress. The selection process will prioritize national acceptability, competence, integrity, leadership, electability, policy alignment, and the ability to work across diverse social interests.
The MCE aims to present Nigerians with a credible opposition candidate and a comprehensive democratic and governance agenda, addressing key issues such as insecurity, economic hardship, unemployment, poverty, institutional decay, electoral integrity, constitutional reform, education, healthcare, energy, and governance costs.
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