Essentia Political Desk

Summary:
As Nigeria inches toward the 2027 elections, a political tug-of-war has emerged between the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and a growing anti-Tinubu coalition, both seeking the influential support of former President Muhammadu Buhari.

Key Points:

• APC leaders and governors are working to keep Buhari aligned with the party amid growing outreach by opposition groups.
• Visits to Buhari in his Daura home have raised concerns within APC leadership, especially with reports of defections by party loyalists like Abdullahi Adamu and Abubakar Malami.
• APC National Chairman Abdullahi Ganduje led a delegation to meet Buhari privately on April 7, assuring that the former president remains loyal to the APC.
• Opposition figure Atiku Abubakar recently announced a coalition of political parties aimed at defeating President Tinubu in 2027, particularly leveraging Northern dissatisfaction.