Former presidential aspirant and political analyst, Umar Ardo, has criticized opposition figures Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso over the growing crisis within the proposed opposition coalition under the National Democratic Coalition (NDC).
Ardo expressed disappointment over the current state of the alliance, saying he had earlier warned key political actors that the coalition lacked proper planning and unity of purpose. According to him, the internal disagreements now surfacing within the group only confirm his earlier concerns about the future of the movement.
Speaking during a political discussion, Ardo claimed that personal ambitions and lack of trust among opposition leaders are weakening efforts to build a strong front ahead of future elections. He noted that Nigerians expecting a united opposition may become discouraged if the leaders fail to settle their differences quickly.
“I warned you the situation is bad,” Ardo reportedly stated while reacting to the ongoing tension involving supporters and loyalists of Obi and Kwankwaso.
The political commentator argued that opposition parties must focus more on national interest rather than individual political calculations. He stressed that unity, transparency, and strategic planning are necessary if any coalition hopes to challenge the ruling structure successfully.
The development comes amid increasing conversations around possible political realignments and coalition talks among opposition parties in Nigeria. Analysts believe disagreements over leadership positions, party control, and presidential ambitions may continue to create tension within the alliance.
Supporters of both Obi and Kwankwaso have continued to defend their preferred leaders online, with many insisting that cooperation among opposition figures remains possible despite the disagreements.
Political observers say the coming months will determine whether the coalition can survive internal pressure or eventually collapse before gaining full national support.
The latest comments from Umar Ardo have further sparked debate across Nigeria’s political space, especially among citizens closely monitoring preparations ahead of future electoral contests.
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