Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said he regrets participating in the creation of the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2015 general elections, noting that the country’s current situation is worse than it was before the party came to power.
Atiku made the statement on Thursday in Abuja during a media briefing attended by opposition figures to discuss national issues and possible political realignments ahead of the 2027 elections.
Looking back at the events that led to the merger of opposition parties in 2014, the former presidential candidate explained that political leaders at the time joined forces under the APC to challenge the administration of then President Goodluck Jonathan. He said the move was driven by concerns about insecurity and economic challenges facing the country.
According to him, those involved believed that democratic governance was under threat and that urgent action was needed to redirect the nation’s course.
“We united in 2014 because we felt democracy was weakening. The major concerns were insecurity and the economy. Unfortunately, the situation today is even more troubling than what we sought to address back then,” he stated.
Atiku maintained that the country’s present challenges exceed those that prompted the formation of the APC more than a decade ago. He emphasized the need for reflection and careful planning in any new political alliance.
The chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) cautioned that any fresh coalition must be purposeful, with a clear commitment to strengthening democratic institutions and rebuilding public trust in governance.
He added that ongoing consultations among opposition leaders signal growing efforts to reposition ahead of the 2027 general elections.
