The newly elected National Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Kabiru Tanimu Turaki (SAN), has said the party is ready for a coalition for the 2027 elections
He told the DAILY TRUST that the PDP would explore all options to strengthen democracy.
Turaki said his party would give priority to rescuing the country from its current challenges and would adopt whichever political strategy its members and the wider public consider most credible.
According to the former Minister of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs, Nigeria will not become a one-party system, but warned that “democracy is under threat.”
He said the PDP would now work “with other political parties under IPAC, with civil society organisations, with the international community, and with the fourth estate of the realm, so we can ensure democracy is safeguarded.”
Turaki said the PDP would be open to all options and collaborate with other opposition parties to present a common front against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027.
“I do not know what will happen. But I assure you we will be open to all options, provided they strengthen democracy in Nigeria and are acceptable to our people.
“What we want is for Nigerians to be rescued from the present situation. So whatever option is available and acceptable will be considered. The decision will be taken when we get there.
