Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has admitted that backing the coalition that produced the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2014 is a decision he now regrets, saying Nigeria’s condition has worsened under the current leadership.
Speaking on Thursday in Abuja at a press conference attended by key opposition figures, Atiku reflected on the political realignment that led to the APC’s emergence.
He explained that opposition leaders at the time believed democracy was under threat during the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan, prompting them to join forces.
According to him, the coalition was formed out of concern over rising insecurity and economic strain. However, he said the outcome has been disappointing.
“We came together in 2014 because we felt democratic governance was weakening,” Atiku said. “But today, we find ourselves facing even deeper problems than those we sought to correct.”
He argued that the security and economic challenges that shaped the 2014 alliance have not only persisted but intensified.
In his view, the nation’s current difficulties surpass the conditions that originally inspired the political merger.
Atiku urged opposition parties to reflect carefully on past alliances as they consider future collaborations. Any new political coalition, he stressed, must be firmly committed to protecting democratic principles and strengthening institutions.
He called on opposition leaders to stay determined in what he described as a collective mission to rebuild and safeguard Nigeria’s democracy.
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The briefing, themed “Urgent Call to Save Nigeria’s Democracy,” brought together several prominent opposition stakeholders to deliberate on governance concerns and the direction of democratic development in the country.