Coalition Against Tinubu is Union of Ambition Lacking Substance, Says Hon Husain

Former Senator Mudashiru Husain, representing Osun West Senatorial District, has dismissed the ongoing coalition efforts involving former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi, and former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai as a mere “union of ambition” lacking the substance to unseat President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027.

According to Senator Husain, the coalition, which has been making headlines in recent weeks, lacks the political depth, unity, and patriotism required to present a credible alternative to the current administration.

Husain, a two-term House of Representatives member and APC governorship aspirant in Osun State, stated that President Tinubu’s leadership within just two years has already placed Nigeria on a path of progressive growth, an achievement even critics are beginning to acknowledge.

“I feel compelled to speak plainly: no coalition, no matter how broad or loud, can remove President Bola Ahmed Tinubu from office.

“We are witnessing familiar faces – Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Nasir El-Rufai, and Babachir Lawal – coming together under one umbrella. Their goal is simple: to unseat a man whose leadership has already begun reshaping Nigeria’s socio-economic path,” Husain stated.

Husain went on to criticize the coalition, saying that what binds these individuals together is not a shared vision or principles, but rather personal ambition and old grudges.

“These are not the foundations of a credible alternative,” he said. The former Senator also pointed out the internal divisions and lack of cohesion within the opposition, citing Peter Obi’s insistence on running solely under the Labour Party as an example of the elusiveness of unity in the coalition.

Meanwhile, defections from the opposition ranks to the APC continue, which Husain says speaks volumes about where true leadership lies.

“While acknowledging the efforts of Babachir Lawal and others in the coalition, I insist that strategy alone cannot replace genuine purpose.

“They’re not building a movement – they’re simply reacting,” he added.

The former Senator concluded by expressing confidence that President Tinubu will remain unshaken by opposition efforts in the lead-up to 2027.

“As I look ahead to 2027, I see a stronger, more unified Nigeria under President Tinubu’s leadership. The noise will rise, but it won’t shake the foundation we’ve built. Our focus remains steady, our values clear. This is not just about politics. It’s about legacy, continuity, and the kind of leadership Nigeria needs now more than ever,” he said.