A chieftain of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Asiwaju Moshood Shittu, has advised the party’s national leader, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, to tread carefully in forming any political alliance or merger ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Speaking to journalists in Abuja over the weekend, Shittu, who previously served as the Director-General (North) of the Kwankwaso Presidential Campaign Council, warned that rushing into a merger without a clear agenda or credible presidential candidate could lead to a “marriage of inconvenience.”
Drawing parallels to the 2014 merger that led to the ousting of President Goodluck Jonathan, he argued that it resulted in an even worse leadership outcome.
Shittu urged Kwankwaso to critically evaluate any proposed coalition, questioning the credibility of potential candidates, the merger’s guiding principles, and its governance blueprint.
He stressed that most opposition alliances in Nigeria fail due to a lack of ideological coherence and long-term vision.
“The focus should not be on political calculations but on what is best for the Nigerian people,” he stated.
He concluded by declaring that Nigeria “cannot afford another gamble” in its leadership.
