This is not merely about political survival or opportunistic coalitions. It is about restoring the soul of a nation long strangled by nepotistic tendencies
By Ogbobe Chidera Stanley
In a country gripped by political fatigue, economic collapse, and unprecedented insecurity, the tides are beginning to shift. His Excellency Mr. Peter Obi, the conscience of modern Nigerian politics and the beacon of a new democratic ethos, is making strategic moves that may ultimately redefine the nation’s trajectory. Beyond the sterile divisions of party politics, he is building a bridge rooted not in transactional alliances but in shared patriotism and the collective vision for a liberated Nigeria.
In a development that has sent shockwaves through the corridors of power, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, a man often associated with strong opinions and daring administrative reforms, appears to be realigning himself with the broader goal of rescuing the Nigerian state from further ruin. His recent overtures, marked by subtle yet symbolic political engagements, are widely interpreted as a move to stand shoulder to shoulder with another veteran of national politics, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar.
This is not merely about political survival or opportunistic coalitions. It is about restoring the soul of a nation long strangled by nepotistic tendencies, economic mismanagement, and brazen impunity. Today’s Nigeria bleeds in every sense, from the pump price of fuel to the empty plates in our homes, from the kidnappings that darken rural roads to the devaluation of human life by a government numb to suffering.
What we are witnessing is not just political alignment. It is the quiet rise of a joint moral force, a coalition driven by a shared urgency to save what remains of Nigeria. Peter Obi’s growing influence in the far north, long viewed as the stronghold of elite conservatism, is a testament to his credibility and national appeal. It proves that good governance, transparency, and a sincere commitment to national rebirth know no ethnic or religious boundaries.
The alliance of Peter Obi, El-Rufai, and Atiku Abubakar represents something rare in Nigerian politics, a coalition of intellect, vision, and conviction. They may differ in party affiliations and ideological nuances, but they are unified in their understanding that the current state of the nation is untenable. The Tinubu-led government has done nothing but multiply hardship, embolden corruption, and weaponize propaganda.
The question is no longer whether Nigerians are ready for change. The question is whether they are prepared to stand behind the men who are ready to initiate it. This coalition, should it solidify, has the intellectual capital, national spread, and moral foundation to dismantle the machinery of oppression and restore the idea of Nigeria as a functional republic.
History is calling. The people are watching. And for the first time in a long time, there is hope on the horizon.