We’re Prepared For Political Sabotage And Internal Betrayal — Malami Speaks On 2027 Opposition Alliance
Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), has declared that the newly formed opposition coalition is fully prepared to resist internal sabotage, infiltration, and the challenges posed by personal ambitions as it positions itself to contest the 2027 presidential election.
Speaking in an interview with Daily Trust, Malami acknowledged that coalitions are often vulnerable to betrayal and conflict, but stressed that the alliance is determined to stay united and focused.
“In a political arrangement, you cannot rule out any possibility, including the possibility of infiltration,” Malami said. “But one fundamental thing is, we are resolved to continue, we shall continue, and we shall overcome. We are working to overcome any challenge as it arises.”
The former minister’s remarks come a week after the coalition formally adopted the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as its platform to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 elections.
Malami, who served under former President Muhammadu Buhari, emphasized that crisis and sabotage are common risks in political collaborations.
“You cannot rule out the possibility of a crisis, you cannot rule out the possibility of infiltration, nor can you rule out all other negative possibilities,” he said. “We are resolved to overcome them. We work in the direction of overcoming them. That is the most fundamental and critical issue about it.”
Responding to concerns about how personal ambition might fracture the alliance, Malami said political ambition is inevitable but must be managed with internal discipline.
“Political engagement includes personal ambitions,” he said. “But the most important thing is how hard you work in managing them. Ambitions are meant to be managed, and we are resolved to manage them as they arise.”
The coalition, which includes major opposition figures like Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Nasir el-Rufai, and Rotimi Amaechi, has generated significant public interest as it attempts to form a united political front to challenge the dominance of the APC in the next election cycle.
