2027: Why opposition parties can’t sleep with both eyes closed – Baba-Ahmed

In a recent interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time, the National Chairman of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, warned opposition political parties against complacency as the 2027 general elections loom. Baba-Ahmed accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of engaging in "dirty politics" and expressed concern over the legal troubles facing several opposition parties.

He highlighted that out of the eight opposition parties, five or six have been embroiled in court cases. Some of these parties have even fractured into factions, leaving the future of their candidates for the ballot uncertain. Baba-Ahmed emphasized that the opposition cannot afford to be caught off guard by these issues, warning that the legal and factional challenges could hinder their ability to field strong candidates.

The former Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Political Matters stressed the importance of selecting candidates who can withstand the legal hurdles they may face. He concluded by asserting that the opposition has learned the lessons from previous electoral cycles and is now focused on overcoming these impediments.