ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- Buba Galadima has urged former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to join the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), warning that he could be held responsible if opposition forces fail to unite ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Galadima made the appeal on Monday during an appearance on Politics Today on Channels Television, where he spoke on ongoing realignments within the opposition bloc.
He claimed that key opposition figures, including Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, had already moved into the NDC as part of efforts to build a unified front against the ruling All Progressives Congress, (APC).
According to him, the coalition drive was aimed at consolidating opposition strength, but warned that divisions and external interference could undermine the effort.
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Galadima alleged that political and legal distractions had been used to weaken opposition unity, insisting that cohesion remained the only viable path to challenging the ruling party.
He directly called on Atiku to align with the NDC, arguing that his presence was critical to strengthening the coalition.
“The truth is that all political gladiators are now in the NDC,” he said, adding that continued absence from the platform could be seen as undermining collective efforts.
He warned that refusal to join the coalition could fracture opposition unity and weaken its chances in the 2027 elections.
Galadima also suggested that Atiku’s political positioning would determine whether the opposition succeeds or fails in its attempt to unseat the current administration.
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He maintained that the coalition remained open to all major political actors, stressing that inclusion was necessary for electoral competitiveness.
Meanwhile, reports of Atiku’s possible defection to the NDC have been denied by both the party and his allies, amid growing speculation over political alignments ahead of the next election cycle.
The comments come as opposition figures continue to reposition themselves, following the reported movement of several high-profile politicians into the emerging coalition structure.