2027: Opposition Parties Can’t Sleep With Both Eyes Closed, Says PRP Chairman

National Chairman of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, says opposition parties must remain vigilant as political activity intensifies ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections.
Baba-Ahmed made the statement during an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time on Wednesday, where he discussed the challenges facing opposition parties as they prepare for the election.
The PRP chairman alleged that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) was not above what he described as “dirty politics”, warning opposition parties against underestimating the political challenges ahead.
“The APC is not innocent when it comes to playing dirty. We, the opposition, don’t sleep with both eyes closed,” Baba-Ahmed said.
He also raised concerns about legal disputes and internal divisions affecting several opposition parties. According to him, about five or six of the eight opposition parties have ongoing court cases, while some are dealing with factional disputes.
“There are about eight political parties, and five or six of them have court cases,” he said. “Some have been factionalised, and at this point, we don’t know if some candidates will be on the ballot or not.”
Baba-Ahmed said the legal disputes could create uncertainty over which candidates and factions would ultimately participate in the 2027 election. He described the situation as a major challenge for opposition parties seeking to build a coordinated electoral strategy.
“Too many political parties in the opposition are limping from legal issues and factionalisation. Which faction is going to be there?” he asked.
He said the PRP had taken lessons from previous political experiences and was therefore focused on presenting a presidential candidate capable of navigating potential legal challenges.
“It was better to put forward only a candidate we are sure can survive all the legal hurdles. So, we think these issues are behind us now,” he said.
The comments come amid continuing efforts by opposition parties to strengthen their positions ahead of the 2027 elections, including discussions around possible alliances and coalition arrangements.