Atiku Leads Coalition To Stop Tinubu’s Second Term

By Ayodele Oni

A Political Coalition led by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar is in the offing. Its aim: To sack President Bola Tinubu in 2027.

The Coalition, according to Atiku, is bipartisan and already strategising to end the reign of Tinubu and All Progressive Congress ( APC) possibly at the federal level.

Atiku revealed at a world press conference in Abuja, convened against the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers state, that Tinubu’s dictatorship and draconian rule must end in 2027 through the ballot box.

He confirmed leading political stakeholders across party lines in Nigeria to rise up against Tinubu pointing that Mr. President’s actions and uttrances betray acceptable democratic norms .

Atiku pointed out that Tinubu’s reliance on section 305 of the constitution and veil reference to violence in Rivers state to declare a state of emergency was a make-shift evidence like a premeditated arrangement working from answers to questions.

He urged Nigerians of good conscience to rise up and reject the unprovoked and unwarranted state of emergency in Rivers state.

To the National Assembly, he told members to be patriotic and rise up to defend their fatherland by voting against injustice and oppression allegedly being perpetrated by President Tinubu.

“We, a cross-section of leaders and political stakeholders from across the country, have come together to address the dangerous and unconstitutional actions taken by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, on March 18, 2025—to wit, the declaration of a State of Emergency in Rivers State and the illegal suspension of the Governor, Deputy Governor, and the State House of Assembly.

“This action is not only unlawful but a clear attempt to subvert democracy and impose federal control over a duly elected state government.

“We strongly condemn this development and call on all Nigerians of good conscience to resist this brazen assault on constitutional governance.

“Seemingly, Mr President’s illegal and unconstitutional proclamation was driven by the protracted insidious political crisis in Rivers State, culminating in the recent ruling of the Supreme Court.

“Ordinarily, all parties involved would have been expected to follow laid-down procedures, motivated by good faith, to quickly implement the judgment of the highest court of the land.

“We note that Governor Fubara’s disposition is geared towards full implementation of the ruling of the Supreme Court, despite provocative statements from opposing quarters.

“It is also notable that Mr President’s broadcast to the nation on 18th March 2025 betrayed his bias and is infra dig of the sophisticated communication expected from the highest office in the land.

“By so doing, the President dragged himself and his highly exalted office into the arena of the political brawl, thereby denigrating his high office through inelegant language, predisposed excessiveness and malignant deportment.”

The coalition demands among Others immediate “Others immediate Reversal: We call on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to immediately revoke this unconstitutional proclamation and reinstate the elected Governor, Deputy Governor, and State Assembly of Rivers State.

“National Assembly’s Rejection: We call on patriotic Senators and Representatives to vote against this illegal action when it comes before them for approval. The National Assembly must not be used to legitimise an unconstitutional power grab.

“Judicial Intervention: We urge the judiciary to act swiftly in striking down this proclamation, as it sets a dangerous precedent that could be used to arbitrarily remove any Governor in the future.

“Nigerians Must Defend Democracy: We call on all civil society organisations, political groups, and Nigerians of good conscience to stand firm in the defence of this democracy that we have all toiled to build.

“Rivers State is not a conquered territory, and Nigeria is not a dictatorship requiring the replacement of an elected Governor with a military administrator.

“A peaceful Niger Delta is critical to the economic health and stability of Nigeria. The federal government should not manufacture political crises that could disrupt this fragile stability.

“We must never allow personal political interests to override the principles of federalism, democracy, and constitutional governance. This is not just about Rivers State—it is about the future of Nigeria’s democracy.”