The leader of the National Consultative Front (NCFront), Prof. Pat Utomi, has announced plans to form a formidable opposition coalition aimed at unseating the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections.
Utomi, a well-known advocate for political reform, disclosed in an exclusive interview with a national newspaper on Sunday that growing discontent within Nigeria’s major political parties has led many members of the APC and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to consider joining the coalition.
Alongside these defectors, he said at least five other political parties and various social movements are engaged in discussions to establish a unified opposition bloc.
His words: “This is serious business. Nigeria is on the brink at a time of a changing global order. Our approach is to focus on core influence groups within parties.
“There are individuals in both the APC and PDP who share our values and vision for national development, and they are ready to align with us for the greater good.”
Unlike previous political alliances, Utomi said the coalition seeks to transcend traditional party structures by focusing on national unity and governance reforms.
He insists that leadership within the new alliance will be based on collective decision-making rather than the “one-man rule” that has undermined past efforts at political transformation.
He said: “A government of national unity is imperative. We need a developmental state that brings progress to every corner of Nigeria—not egotists and narcissists who see governance as an avenue for state capture and personal enrichment while the country slides into economic turmoil.”
To reinforce its commitment to policy-driven governance, he said the coalition will soon unveil a “shadow government” composed of technocrats and reform-minded politicians.
According to him, the team will actively engage in policy development and governance oversight, ensuring that opposition efforts are not merely about winning elections but about presenting a credible alternative to the current administration.
“The change Nigeria needs must be driven by a disciplined, self-sacrificing group focused on national development.
“We must ensure that democracy works for the people, accelerate constitutional reforms, and rebuild a political culture that prioritizes the common good over personal ambition,” he said.
