A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dan Ulasi, has warned that divisions among opposition parties could weaken their chances of defeating President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general election.
Ulasi said the opposition was more fragmented than it was during the 2023 elections, raising concerns about its ability to mount a coordinated challenge against the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
Speaking during an interview on ARISE News on Friday, October 16, he said opposition parties had failed to organise themselves effectively or present Nigerians with convincing alternatives to the Tinubu administration.
He also questioned their ability to take advantage of growing public dissatisfaction over economic hardship, particularly rising inflation and food prices.
According to him, the challenges facing Nigerians should provide opposition parties with an opportunity to strengthen their appeal ahead of the next election.
“Whether he has the support of majority of Nigerians, I think he does. Apparently because of the serious shortcomings this government has, you know, inflation, food prices. There are a lot of things to exploit,” he said.
However, Ulasi expressed doubts about whether opposition parties were effectively turning these concerns into political support.
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“Well, I don’t think they are effectively doing it, and I’m honest to myself,” he said.
When asked about the opposition’s preparedness for the 2027 election, the PDP chieftain suggested that only one opposition platform was actively positioning itself for the contest.
“Yeah, the statement you made is not a fallacy of generalization, It’s factual. There’s only one opposition party that is running this election now. It’s Peter Obi and the NDC.”
Ulasi also criticised opposition leaders for failing to communicate their policies and proposed solutions directly to Nigerians.
He said opposition figures should organise town hall meetings and engage voters across the country to explain how they intend to address the country’s challenges if elected.
“I don’t see it happening. And Nigerians are waiting for such information. They are not doing it,” he said.
His comments come amid ongoing political manoeuvring ahead of the 2027 general election, with opposition parties facing the challenge of building a united front against Tinubu’s re-election bid.
Ulasi’s warning highlights concerns that persistent divisions, weak coordination and the failure to articulate clear policy alternatives could undermine the opposition’s efforts to capitalise on public dissatisfaction with the government.