APC Not Losing Sleep Over Opposition Moves To Form Coalition – Ganduje

By Ayodele Oni

National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, has led members of the National Working Committee, (NWC) on Sallah homage to former President Mohammadu Buhari.

The visit came barely a day after some opposition members, led by former vice president, Atiku Abubakar paid similar visit to the former president in Kaduna.

The visit by the opposition members has generated mixed reactions as it was perceived by political actors as part of  coalition against the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and President Bola Tinubu.

Atiku has however dismissed the thinking by mainly APC members.

“There is a plan for the major opposition parties to unite, yes—but that was not the purpose of our visit to the former president,” Atiku told reporters

Speaking to journalists after the visit, Ganduje shrugged off the ongoing moves by opposition leaders to form a united front ahead of the 2027 general elections, calling the plan a failed project before it even takes off.

Ganduje pointed out that the opposition’s proposed merger—championed by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar—lacks cohesion and direction.

“We’re not losing sleep over this. These are elements that don’t blend. It’s like trying to mix oil and water. They’ve attempted such an alliance before and it didn’t work.

“This one won’t either. We have our strategy, and we know how to counter them. We’re fully prepared.”

The APC leader used the opportunity to highlight his party’s strength, noting that it currently controls 21 states across the country and remains, “the strongest political party in West Africa.”

“We’re not just maintaining our stronghold—we’re growing. We’re targeting more states, and whether through defection or elections, we’ll increase our numbers. We’re not complacent.”