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2027: NRM Rules Out Merger Talks With APC, Vows to Field Own Candidates

From The Punch · (10m ago) English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • The National Rescue Movement (NRM) has ruled out any merger or alliance with the All Progressives Congress (APC) or other political parties for the 2027 general elections.
  • The party plans to field its own presidential candidate and other aspirants through its internal electoral processes.
  • NRM leadership stated that recent court rulings have resolved internal disputes, strengthening party unity and stability.

The National Rescue Movement (NRM) stands firm in its resolve to chart its own course towards the 2027 general elections, unequivocally ruling out any merger or alliance with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) or any other political entity. Our focus remains squarely on strengthening our internal structures and presenting credible candidates, including a presidential flagbearer, directly through our own electoral mechanisms.

We’re not planning on merging with any political party or joining a coalition. We’ll produce our presidential candidate through the ballot.

— Prince Chinedu ObiStating the NRM's independent electoral strategy for the 2027 elections.

Recent legal pronouncements have been instrumental in solidifying our party's unity. The Federal High Court's dismissal of an appeal linked to internal leadership tussles has decisively put an end to spurious claims of factional crisis. This clarity ensures the NRM operates with a cohesive leadership and a unified vision, positioning us as a stable and viable alternative in Nigeria's political landscape.

We are aware of the narrative that seeks to portray the NRM as a party in crisis. However, as Prince Chinedu Obi, our National Chairman, emphasized, these claims stem from individuals who are not even bonafide members. The NRM is stable, united, and prepared to offer Nigerians a genuine rescue from the current socio-economic challenges.

We want Nigerians to know that the impression they have that the NRM has a crisis because of some individuals who are not even members of the party, that there’s no single crisis in NRM.

— Prince Chinedu ObiAddressing and refuting claims of internal crisis within the NRM.

While we remain open to supporting qualified aspirants for elective offices, our primary commitment is to competence and the NRM's core mission to rescue Nigeria. We believe that through our independent electoral process, we can present candidates who truly embody the aspirations of Nigerians and are capable of leading the nation forward. Our stance is clear: we are building our own strength, not seeking refuge in coalitions.

There are still good political parties. The NRM is the one prepared to rescue Nigeria from the current situation.

— Prince Chinedu ObiAsserting the NRM's readiness and commitment to addressing Nigeria's challenges.
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Originally published by The Punch in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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