2027: Donald Duke signals readiness to step down for consensus opposition candidate
Former Nigerian Governor Donald Duke has expressed his willingness to step down from his 2027 presidential bid to support a consensus opposition candidate. He emphasized that any coalition must be built on a shared national vision rather than just political maneuvering.
Why it matters
This signals a potential shift in the Nigerian political landscape as opposition parties explore strategies to challenge the incumbent administration.
Former Governor Donald Duke has signalled his willingness to relinquish his 2027 presidential ambition in favour of a consensus opposition candidate if opposition parties reach a collective agreement.
Mr Duke, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), said he would respect a democratic decision by opposition parties to support a stronger candidate against President Bola Tinubu, insisting that an opposition coalition should extend beyond selecting a presidential candidate.
Speaking on Tuesday in Abuja at the unveiling of his running mate, Sule Mohammed, and the party’s manifesto, Mr Duke said a coalition that merely brings politicians together to share political positions without agreeing on a common national vision would fail to address Nigeria’s challenges.
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