A former chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Katsina State, Alhaji Muhammed Mustapha Inuwa, has disclosed that discussions are underway to form a “mega” political party aimed at unseating the APC and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s government in 2027.
In an interview over the weekend in Katsina, Inuwa stated, “The question is whether the PDP or any other political parties can defeat the APC in 2027, and the answer is, no. So, there must be a mega political party, and Nigerians are already talking and working towards that.”
Inuwa, who was previously the Secretary to the Katsina State Government, left the APC for the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) before the 2023 general elections. He contested the PDP governorship primaries but was unsuccessful.
He emphasized the need for unity among opposition parties, stating, “There is still time, and we are part of the nationwide discussions for a mega party, which is the only answer to defeat the APC in 2027. We should stop deceiving ourselves, and people should be more committed to the success of the project rather than projecting their personal interests.”
Reflecting on the 2023 elections, Inuwa noted, “If the Labour Party (LP) and the PDP had collaborated, they would have defeated the APC. With the votes Kwankwaso got in Kano, the votes Atiku got from across the country, and the votes the LP got, all combined, the APC would have been nowhere.”
He pointed out that many key opposition figures, including Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso, have roots in the PDP, and their unity could create a formidable challenge to the APC. “Nigerians are clamoring for an alternative because nobody likes the current situation in the country,” Inuwa added.
Inuwa also expressed confidence in the possibility of defeating a sitting government, citing historical precedents. “In 2015, a ruling political party (PDP) was defeated, so there is nothing new in defeating a sitting government,” he said, emphasizing that the North, once a PDP stronghold, now has only one PDP-governed state (Zamfara).
He concluded by criticizing the current state of the APC and expressing no regrets about leaving the party. “The people are tired, and they are demanding an alternative. I don’t regret leaving the APC. If I had remained, I would have been part of the mess currently going on in that party. The APC is certainly in a mess.”
