2027 Election: Why Coalition Can’t be on Governors’ Cards, Shehu Sani Explains

• Senator Shehu Sani said a coalition of opposition parties cannot be on the card of state governors in Nigeria
• The former Kaduna Central Senator said first-term governors want a safe ticket, and second-term Governors want a safe exit
• Nigerians have taken to social media to react to the former federal lawmaker's claim about the much talked about coalition

Legit.ng journalist, Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international issues

FCT, Abuja - Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has explained why a coalition cannot be on the card of governors in Nigeria.

Senator Sani said first-term governors want a safe ticket, and second-term governors want a safe exit.

He stated this via his X handle @ShehuSani on Monday, April 14, 2025.

“First-term Governors want a safe ticket, and second-term Governors want safe exit. Coalition can’t be on the cards.”

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Nigerians react on governors stand on coalition

@theboyisgreat

Everything is about politics and self-interest, no integrity . Shame.

@comr_ChangkurJn

There was no coalition from the onset; it was a political drama

@omoluabi1sq

They will all lose their re-elections just like the G-5 idiots who couldn’t safe their own a$s. Get closer bro and smell the coffee. Nigerians are angry and hungry.

@Sir_moh1

I think 2027 will be a great shock to everyone considering people are burnt out from Tinubu insensitive policies. I think the masses will turn out massively for Presidential election and abstain governors election. Vote buying will play little effect due to massive turnout.

@globalglory2020

A governor will rather offend a Presidential candidate than offend the President just to secure second term ticket.

@iam_TUNADEZ

Just imagine what a fighter for democratic rule is saying? So unfortunate. The Senatorial or Ambassadorial ticket they promised you has truly turned you to something else.

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@Samlos93

Everything is about personal interest. Coalition planners are working on their own interest, those who say no are also working on their own interest. They should stop deceiving Nigerians that “our ambition is because we want Nigeria to work” nah fat lie.

@ObHexane

I see things differently, that statement was a deflection to remove focus on them until they have rescued and restored Fubara on others . Coalition is inevitable

Atiku, El-Rufai's coalition talks hit rock

Legit.ng earlier reported that Atiku and Nasir El-Rufai, the ex-Kaduna governor's coalition talks to sack President Bola Tinubu in 2027 may be approaching failure.

This is because the major opposition parties, including the PDP, NNPP and the SDP, announced different routes to take over power in the 2027 election.

On the other hand, El-Rufai has been accused of being a placeholder for Atiku in the SDP should the PDP deny the latter its presidential ticket.

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Reason Atiku-led coalition may fail

Legit.ng also reported that PDP chieftain Segun Sowunmi says a 2015-style coalition cannot unseat President Tinubu in 2027, citing changed political dynamics and party loyalties.

Sowunmi insisted that no major party, including PDP, Labour Party, or NNPP, is likely to dissolve or merge into a new alliance, as seen with APC in 2013.

He warns that conflicting presidential ambitions among opposition leaders could derail any coalition before it takes shape.

Source: Legit.ng