Activist lawyer Maxwell Opara has called on key opposition figures, including former Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso, Atiku Abubakar, and Peter Obi, to form a united front ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
Opara specifically urged Kwankwaso to set aside personal ambitions and consider partnering with Obi, suggesting that he should take the position of running mate to strengthen the opposition’s chances against President Bola Tinubu.
He made the remarks during an interview on Arise News on Tuesday, where he argued that Obi has demonstrated leadership capacity.
According to Opara: “Obi has shown capacity. Coming from nowhere, he was able to enter the Labour Party and deliver such results in the general election, so he has the capacity.
“It’s time for them to drop their egos and work with Obi, especially Kwankwaso. He should deputize Obi because that’s the only option.
“Because if somebody from the North feels they can come and challenge somebody from the South who has not completed their eight years, it will not work. But if the opposition decides to go for somebody from the North, Obi stands a better chance since he has the capacity.
“It will make these people sit up, since the issue of somebody telling Nigerians that they are preparing for inauguration, not even an election, is an insult to all of us.
“You can’t tell us that it’s a walkover when you have 32 governors who are governors.”
