Former presidential aide to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari. Bashir Ahmad has stirred political debate online after reacting to speculations surrounding a possible alliance involving former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and the proposed ADC coalition.
In a post shared on X on May 4, 2026, Bashir questioned whether key opposition figures like Peter Obi and Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso would remain in the NDC if Atiku decides to join and contest for the presidential ticket.
“So what if Atiku Abubakar decides to join the NDC? Peter Obi and Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso will simply pack their bags and look for another party because they cannot stand against him in a primary contest?” he wrote.
The comment quickly triggered reactions from supporters of the different political camps, with many debating the chances of opposition unity ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Some users argued that Atiku’s political experience and national structure would make him difficult to defeat in any primary election, while others insisted that Obi and Kwankwaso still command strong grassroots support across the country.
The post adds to ongoing conversations about possible realignments and coalition talks within Nigeria’s opposition political space ahead of 2027…Read_More…
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