NDC chieftain Buba Galadima tells former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar to join the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday, Galadima argues that opposition forces need to unite and that Atiku’s decision on party alignment will affect whether such unity is achieved. He warns that if opposition parties fail to coordinate effectively ahead of the election, Atiku could be blamed for not joining the NDC earlier.
Both outlets report the same message: Galadima frames the call as a step toward strengthening the opposition’s chances in 2027 by bringing major political figures into the same platform. The reports do not provide additional detail on any negotiations or a response from Atiku. They focus instead on Galadima’s public appeal and his warning that Atiku’s refusal to join—or delay in doing so—could undermine opposition unity and fuel criticism if the opposition fails to perform as expected in 2027.
