2027: Opposition Parties Must Unite Against APC — Cross River PDP Chieftain Warns

2027: Opposition Parties Must Unite Against APC — Cross River PDP Chieftain Warns

 

 

A chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Cross River State, Chris Edadi, has urged opposition parties across the country to shift their focus from internal rivalry and begin to see one another as strategic allies in the battle to unseat the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

 

Edadi, who currently serves as the Financial Secretary of the PDP in Cross River, issued the appeal in a strongly worded statement on Friday.

 

He warned that repeating the mistakes of 2023—when opposition parties fragmented their support base and failed to form a cohesive front—could once again hand easy victory to the APC.

 

“Each time I open my phone and see members of the same opposition parties struggling for supremacy or trying to run each other down, I smile,” Edadi wrote. “Initially, I was also tilting in that same clueless direction, but with careful reasoning, I’ve come to see things differently.”

 

According to him, while political competition within and between parties is normal, opposition leaders must distinguish between internal rivalries and the larger mission of rescuing Nigeria from what he described as “a cancerous plague called the APC.”

 

Edadi lamented that the opposition’s failure in 2023 stemmed not just from electoral malpractice, but also from deep internal divisions, personality clashes, and an absence of strategic collaboration.

 

“In 2023, the ruling party emerged victorious largely because of personal greed, ethnic and religious sentiments, nepotism, and a lack of coherent strategy within the opposition,” he said. “Instead of confronting the real enemy—the APC—we turned against ourselves.”

 

He pointed out that many members of opposition parties like the Labour Party (LP), African Democratic Congress (ADC), and Social Democratic Party (SDP) were originally from the PDP, yet rather than forming a united front, they allowed ego and mistrust to sabotage their chances.

 

“Over 70% of Labour Party members or sympathizers were former PDP members, yet the PDP still fielded a candidate. We divided our strength and handed victory to the APC on a platter,” he added.

 

As 2027 draws nearer, Edadi emphasized that now is the time for dialogue, coalition-building, and a redefinition of political priorities. He urged political actors to stop attacking fellow opposition members and instead channel their energy toward exposing and challenging the failures of the APC-led government.

 

“We must begin to see other opposition parties not as enemies but as potential allies. The goal should be to create space for realignment and collaboration,” he said. “Proper planning, timing, and unity are the secrets of political success.”

 

He called for introspection within the opposition ranks and posed critical questions to fellow politicians: “Do I need to malign another party just to seek re-election? Is it wise to shift focus from the ruling party to attack fellow opposition members? This is the height of self-deceit and hypocrisy.”

 

Edadi concluded by stating that while the political roadmap for 2027 is still evolving, the next few months—particularly between December 2025 and January 2026—will be pivotal. He urged all parties to approach the period with “moderation, patience, and careful strategy.”

“Even the ruling party cannot confidently claim that all is well—not the APC, not even the coalition, nor the PDP,” he noted. “E get why.”