Why Nigeria’s Opposition Coalitions Are Struggling to Work

Nigeria’s opposition has yet to unite under a single party capable of challenging the ruling party at the presidential level. What passes for a coalition today is often just a group of politicians adopting an existing party. This approach breeds internal conflict as original members resist sharing power and decision-making. For a coalition to succeed, like the All Progressives Congress in 2013, leaders must leave their old parties and register a new one together. In a freshly formed party, everyone starts on equal footing. This prevents founders from feeling sidelined and reduces the risk of early disputes. Unfortunately, the window for registering new parties has closed until after the 2027 elections. Without that option, building a cohesive and effective coalition before the next general election will be extremely difficult.

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