Nomadic Politicians: Are Shifting Alliances Ruining Nigeria’s Opposition?

Opposition leaders met in Ibadan for the so-called Ibadan Declaration, sparking hope of a united front against the ruling party. Within days, that promise gave way to a new coalition under the National Democratic Congress. Court battles, overlapping roles, and sudden defections exposed a scramble for advantage more than commitment to change. Such fluid alliances erode public trust. Nigerians want clear principles and credible alternatives—not convenience deals built on personal ambition. Until opposition parties build stable, values-driven coalitions, they risk alienating voters and strengthening the very system they seek to replace.

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