Nigeria risks instability without credible opposition in 2027 — Peterside

…says Supreme Court rulings may reshape opposition dynamics ahead of elections

By Juliet Umeh

Founder of Stanbic IBTC Bank and President of ANAP Foundation, Atedo Peterside, has warned that Nigeria could face instability if credible opposition is undermined ahead of the 2027 general elections, as recent Supreme Court rulings begin to reshape the country’s political landscape.

Speaking during an interview on Arise Television in Lagos, Peterside said the rulings affecting key opposition parties, while sparking national debate, have also raised deeper concerns about judicial credibility and the future of democratic competition.

According to him, “Democracy rests on credible elections and a trusted judiciary,”…