Opposition disunity a gift to Tinubu’s re-election in 2027 – Shehu Sani

Amid ongoing defections to the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Shehu Sani has warned that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu could secure a landslide victory in the 2027 elections unless Nigeria’s opposition parties unite in a coalition.

Speaking to journalists in Abuja on Thursday, Sani—who represented Kaduna Central in the 9th Senate—argued that internal divisions are weakening the opposition and making it impossible to challenge the ruling party effectively.

“There is no way you can evict a ruling party without a coalition,” he said.

“Only through unity can opposition parties set aside narrow interests for the greater good of democracy.”

Sani pointed out that despite public calls for…