The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Abdullahi Ganduje, has dismissed the growing speculation about a possible opposition alliance ahead of the 2027 general elections, describing it as a “joint venture” destined to collapse.
Ganduje made the remarks on Friday while addressing journalists shortly after leading members of the APC National Working Committee on a Sallah visit to former President Muhammadu Buhari at his residence in Kaduna State.
Earlier that same day, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar had also visited the former president. Accompanying Atiku on the visit were several prominent politicians, including former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, former Sokoto Governor Aminu Tambuwal, former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy Isa Pantami, as well as former governors Gabriel Suswam (Benue), Jibrilla Bindow (Adamawa), and Achike Udenwa (Imo).
Atiku, while confirming ongoing efforts to build a formidable opposition coalition, clarified that the visit to Buhari was not connected to those plans.
In reaction to the increasing consultations among opposition heavyweights, particularly those led by Atiku, Ganduje expressed no concern over the prospect of an opposition alliance, confidently declaring that such efforts would not succeed.
“We are not worried at all,” he said. “This is just history trying to repeat itself. They went on a joint venture, which will not work because from what we have seen, there are just some particles that cannot come together. It is a game, and we will not reveal our technicalities on how to handle it, but we assure you, we are equal to the task.”
He highlighted the APC’s current political dominance, pointing out that the party presently controls 21 states across the country. Ganduje described the APC as “still the strongest party in West Africa” and noted that the party remains firmly focused on consolidating and expanding its political influence ahead of the 2027 elections.
“We are eyeing other states that will come into our fold. Either the governors themselves will come, or we go for election and defeat them to increase our tally. We are comfortable, but we are not resting. We shall continue,” he stated.
