APC’s likely counter-measures to defeat coalition
Both Prof Fage and Dr Hayatu believe that the ruling APC will intensify efforts to undermine the opposition, including further penetration of the opposition parties. “The party in power has historically used government resources to maintain electoral dominance. We are already seeing this with strategic political appointments. Kano, for example, has seen a wave of […]
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Both Prof Fage and Dr Hayatu believe that the ruling APC will intensify efforts to undermine the opposition, including further penetration of the opposition parties.
“The party in power has historically used government resources to maintain electoral dominance. We are already seeing this with strategic political appointments. Kano, for example, has seen a wave of federal appointments which could be aimed at strengthening the APC’s grip on the state,” Hayatu noted.
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The analysts concluded that with the 2027 elections still years away, the success of the Atiku-led coalition will depend on whether opposition leaders can overcome their internal differences and present a united front. Otherwise, history may repeat itself, with the ruling party capitalising on their divisions.