What Next For Peter Obi And The Opposition?

from Nigeria Daily · host Luqman Awwal Agono

The opposition says it is determined to unseat the ruling APC in 2027. But can it achieve that if one of the platforms expected to play a major role is caught in a legal battle?A recent court ruling has thrown the future of the NDC into uncertainty, prompting questions about what happens if the party eventually loses its registration. Would that derail Peter Obi's political ambitions? Would it affect ongoing talks among opposition figures? Or is this simply another legal hurdle that can be overcome?In this episode of Nigeria Daily, we examine what the court's decision really means, what the opposition is saying, and whether Nigeria's political landscape could change before the next general election.

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The opposition says it is determined to unseat the ruling APC in 2027. But can it achieve that if one of the platforms expected to play a major role is caught in a legal battle? A recent court ruling has thrown the future of the NDC into uncertainty, prompting questions about what happens if the party eventually loses its registration. Would that derail Peter Obi's political ambitions? Would it affect ongoing talks among opposition figures? Or is this simply another legal hurdle that can be ...