The National Chairman of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has warned that opposition parties cannot afford to relax ahead of the 2027 general elections, citing legal battles and internal crises threatening some political platforms.
Baba-Ahmed, who spoke during an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time, alleged that several opposition parties were currently struggling with court cases and factional disputes that could affect their participation in the election.
According to him, the opposition has learnt from past experiences and must ensure that candidates presented for the 2027 elections can survive possible legal challenges.
‘The APC is not innocent when it comes to playing dirty. We, the opposition, don’t sleep with both eyes closed,’ he said.
Baba-Ahmed claimed that out of the eight political parties considered part of the opposition bloc, about five or six were dealing with legal issues.
‘There are about eight political parties, and five or six of them have court cases. Some have been factionalised, and at this point, we don’t know if some candidates will be on the ballot or not,’ he said.
He warned that unresolved disputes within political parties could create uncertainty ahead of the elections.
‘Too many political parties in the opposition are limping from legal issues and factionalisation. Which faction is going to be there?’ he asked.
The PRP chairman said the challenges forced opposition actors to be more careful in selecting candidates capable of overcoming legal hurdles before the election.
‘It was better to put forward only a candidate we are sure can survive all the legal hurdles. So, we think these issues are behind us now,’ he said.