Nigeria’s Peoples Democratic Party said it has not taken an official position on a new opposition coalition formed with the African Democratic Congress and other groups that aim to challenge President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election. National Publicity Secretary Debo Ologunagba stated the PDP is focused on its forthcoming national convention and internal restructuring, though it remains open to future alliances that could strengthen the opposition. Segun Showunmi, a PDP chieftain and former spokesman for Atiku Abubakar, dismissed the coalition’s chances of unseating Tinubu, calling it an exercise in “inordinate ambition” during a town-hall meeting in Abeokuta. He argued the group lacks the organisational strength and credible leadership needed to win nationwide support and warned that premature politicking could distract from governance as Tinubu’s administration enters its third year. Other opposition figures offered a contrasting view. Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, said the coalition would put Nigerians’ interests first in any decisions it takes. The differing assessments highlight continuing fragmentation among opposition parties as they weigh strategies for 2027.