NDC co-opts minority blocs to build large-scale opposition ahead of 2027 – THISAGE

By Victor Osula, Abuja

In its plan to become a major political bloc with a strong minority presence in the country, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has stepped up efforts to build a formidable opposition platform ahead of the 2027 general elections, expanding its reach to minority political blocs and influential players in Nigeria’s political landscape.

As part of its drive for strategic consolidation, the emerging opposition party is actively co-opting smaller political groups and key stakeholders in a bid to strengthen its national reach and position itself as a viable alternative to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC.

NDC National Leader, Henry Seriake Dickson, has revealed that the party’s ongoing engagements with political leaders across the country are already yielding results, with several defections and high-profile alliances recorded in recent days.

“Today, in continuation of our ongoing engagements with key political leaders across the country, we had the pleasure of welcoming Comrade Babatunde F. Alli, former National Vice President of the People’s Redemption Party (PRP), along with his many supporters, to our great party,” Dickson said.

He described Alli as a seasoned political activist mentored by the late Balarabe Musa, stressing that the former PRP boss dedicated over two decades of service to the party. Alli had twice served as national secretary and, more recently, as national vice-president before resigning to join the NDC.

According to Dickson, Alli’s defection was accompanied by several former PRP officers from different states, a development which he says underlines growing confidence in the NDC’s vision and political direction.

In recognition of his experience and contribution, Dickson revealed that the party’s National Working Committee, led by National President, Moses Cleopas, confirmed Alli as National Vice President (South), pending formal ratification at the party congress.

The NDC leadership also welcomed Prof. Mohammed Sani Yahaya, together with former Permanent Secretary, Musa Istiphanus, both from Taraba State. They were welcomed into the party along with the state’s key political stakeholders and tasked to work closely with the state leadership to reposition and strengthen the party structure in the region.

Further widening its political network, the party announced the defection of Ehiozuwa Johnson Agbonayinma, a former member of the House of Representatives and former Federal Code of Conduct Office official, described as a prominent political figure in Edo State.

Dickson expressed appreciation to the new entrants for aligning themselves with the NDC’s vision, urging them to bring their experience, networks and political capital to bear to build a stronger and more inclusive party.

“We thank them all for believing in the vision of the NDC and urge them to commit their energy, experience and network to building a stronger party that can deliver credible leadership and a better future for Nigeria,” he said.

Political observers say the NDC’s growing coalition-building efforts signal an emerging realignment within Nigeria’s opposition space, with the party positioning itself to leverage grassroots support and elite alliances in its bid to reshape the country’s political landscape ahead of 2027.

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