APC Publicity Director Attacks Opposition Coalition, Labels It Unstable – Atiku’s Spokesman Responds

Ibrahim’s remarks came after PDP’s 2023 presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, Labour Party’s Peter Obi, and former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, announced plans to form a coalition to challenge President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections. In an interview with Sunday Punch, Ibrahim rejected the coalition as driven by personal ambitions rather than a collective national interest.

He argued, “A building with a weak foundation cannot stand. From the outset, the coalition is already faulty.” Ibrahim particularly singled out Atiku, accusing him of pursuing personal gain instead of national service. “Atiku is advancing his own interests. He is just a contestant, not a democrat. When personal interests trump national concerns, winning the people’s hearts becomes impossible,” Ibrahim added.

He further predicted that the coalition would follow the same fate as previous failed attempts, asserting, “This has happened before, it failed, and it will fail again.”

In response, Paul Ibe, media adviser to Atiku Abubakar, shot back at Ibrahim’s comments, blaming the APC for its poor governance. Ibe suggested that if the ruling party had performed well, opposition parties would not have felt the need to form a coalition to challenge them.

Addressing concerns about Atiku’s position on the 2027 presidency and zoning, Ibe reassured Nigerians that the coalition leaders would focus on the country’s best interests. He urged patience with the process, stressing the need for thorough decision-making.

Ibe also accused the APC of undermining democracy and dividing the nation, citing issues such as the destruction of the democratic space and rising prices that have made life difficult for Nigerians. “If the APC had delivered on its mandate, we wouldn’t be having this conversation,” Ibe concluded, emphasizing that the coalition’s main aim is to unseat the APC in the 2027 elections.