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By Lawrence Agbo
Senator representing the Federal Capital Territory, Senatorial District, Ireti Kingibe has said the 2027 general elections will go beyond party competition, describing it as a referendum on the ruling party.
Speaking during an interview with ARISE News, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) senator said the emerging opposition alliance is driven by the need to present a unified front against what she termed declining governance standards.
“2027, regardless of parties, that’s why it’s an alliance, it’s the people versus the ruling party,” she said.
Kingibe warned that worsening economic hardship, youth unemployment, and political exclusion could heighten public frustration if not urgently addressed, adding that many Nigerians are still holding on to hope that conditions will improve.
“What I’m trying to say is that the truth of the matter is that if things do not change, what is keeping everybody hanging on is this possibility of hope that maybe things can be different,” she warned.
She also alleged attempts to weaken opposition parties, arguing that such moves undermine democratic balance in the country.
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According to her, if current socio-economic pressures persist, national instability could intensify and affect all political actors, regardless of affiliation.
“The truth is that if we let this restive youth with no future, joblessness, hunger… if we let them explode, APC, PDP, ADC, every ‘P’ would be put in one basket when the country explodes,” she said.
On opposition realignment, Kingibe explained that discussions are ongoing to produce a single presidential candidate for the 2027 elections, stressing the need to consolidate support rather than split votes among multiple contenders.
She maintained that such arrangements remain within the law, noting that courts have consistently ruled that internal party matters are not subject to external interference.
Kingibe also reiterated concerns about electoral reforms, claiming that some provisions in the current Electoral Act were not part of the original reform framework developed through stakeholder consultations.
She further called for stronger safeguards in the electoral process, including improved security features for ballot materials, while expressing concern over perceived bias within the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
Despite tensions, the senator said the opposition alliance is gaining support nationwide, insisting it is focused on protecting democracy rather than pursuing power for its own sake.
