Renowned political historian, Professor Alkasum Abba, says members of the newly formed opposition coalition must eventually take a definite stance by fully aligning with one party platform before the 2027 elections.
Speaking on Trust TV’s Daily Politics on Saturday, July 5, 2025, Prof. Abba remarked that political ambiguity cannot be sustained during election season.
When election time comes, you have to put your feet, the two feet, on one platform and contest. And I think this is what is important,” he stated.
Asked whether there is a moral justification for coalition leaders operating under different party umbrellas while pushing for unified opposition, Prof. Abba responded sharply: “What do you mean by moral justification?”
When the host clarified, suggesting that some members of the coalition are unwilling to “call a spade a spade” and openly declare allegiance to the coalition, the professor drew a direct comparison to the controversial conduct of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike:
“No, it’s just they are learning from Wike,” Abba replied. “He left PDP, he refused to leave the PDP. He’s still there causing confusion in PDP. And so you never know why they are doing this. They too,” he added.
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