Political analyst, Dr. Dayo Kayode has warned that current political commitments and rival ambitions may complicate efforts to realign Nigeria’s opposition events forward of future elections.
Talking throughout an interview on Voice of the Individuals TV, Kayode mentioned a number of key figures within the opposition have already got ties and guarantees which will make it tough for them to work collectively.
“Don’t neglect that Peter Obi has been one of many pillars of the coalition of opposition events that moved into ADC,” he mentioned, pointing to the previous Labour Celebration presidential candidate’s earlier involvement in opposition alliances.
The analyst additionally reminded individuals of earlier remarks made by former President Goodluck Jonathan relating to situations for returning to the Peoples Democratic Celebration (PDP).
“Don’t neglect that alongside the road, GEJ mentioned if anyone needs him to return to PDP, they need to additionally go and enchantment to Atiku to return to PDP. Are you additionally conscious of that?” he famous.
Dr. Kayode added that whereas potential collaborations between opposition leaders may not be stunning, they aren’t essentially game-changing.
“So that you see, for them coming collectively, to me it’s not a giant deal. Life goes on,” he mentioned.
Nonetheless, he highlighted inner struggles throughout the PDP as one other impediment to unity.
