Northern Elites Rally Behind Anti-APC Alliance, Targeting Key Southern Figures in 2027 Elections

A coalition of northern politicians is seeking the endorsement of prominent southern figures, including former presidents Obasanjo and Gowon, in a bid for an alliance ahead of the 2027 general elections. Ibrahim Shekarau is leading the effort to woo support from southern bigwigs.

A coalition of northern politicians, led by former Kano State Governor Ibrahim Shekarau, is reaching out to influential southern figures, including ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo and General Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi's successor, General Murtala Gowon, in a bid for support ahead of the 2027 general elections. This anti-All Progressives Congress (APC) alliance seeks to bring together northern and southern elites in a united front against the current ruling party. The move is part of efforts by Shekarau's group to challenge APC dominance in next year's polls. As the campaign heats up, Shekarau's coalition is focusing on winning over key supporters from across Nigeria's regions.