In a significant move aimed at fostering unity and collaboration, opposition parties in Nigeria joined forces on Wednesday, December 6, to establish a coalition known as the “Coalition of Concerned Political Parties (CCPP).” The coalition was formalized during a meeting of political party leaders at the National Secretariat of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Abuja. CONTINUE READING
The participating parties in this coalition include the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), African Democratic Congress (ADC), Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Social Democratic Party (SDP), Young Progressives Party (YPP), and Zenith Labour Party (ZLP). Leaders from all seven parties convened at the National Secretariat of the SDP to solidify the formation of the coalition.
This collaborative effort among opposition parties follows a call made by former vice president Atiku Abubakar in November. Atiku, who is also the PDP’s candidate in the 2023 presidential election, urged opposition parties to unite with the common goal of removing the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) from power. During a meeting with the National Executive Committee of the Inter-Party Advisory Council Nigeria (IPAC) on November 14, Atiku emphasized the importance of preventing Nigeria from becoming a one-party state and stressed the need for opposition parties to join forces for the greater good of the nation. The formation of the CCPP signals a proactive step toward realizing this unified vision among opposition parties in Nigeria.