Former Senate President Adolphus Wabara has called on politicians across Nigeria to put aside party loyalty, ethnic interests and religious differences and work together in the interest of the country. Wabara made the appeal on Monday while marking his 78th birthday, saying Nigeria’s future depends largely on the choices citizens make ahead of the 2027 general election.
The former Senate President, who also serves as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), said poor leadership remains the biggest challenge facing the country.
According to him, Nigeria possesses vast human and natural resources, but years of poor governance have prevented the nation from reaching its full potential.
Wabara stated that opposition political parties must close ranks and form a united front if they hope to address the country’s growing economic and security concerns. He argued that personal ambitions and political rivalries should not stand in the way of efforts aimed at improving the lives of Nigerians.
The elder statesman expressed concern over the state of the economy, pointing to rising poverty, unemployment, hunger and insecurity. He noted that many Nigerians are struggling to meet their daily needs as the cost of living continues to rise, while businesses face increasing difficulties.
He also lamented the declining purchasing power of citizens and the growing frustration among many families. According to him, the situation has created uncertainty for ordinary Nigerians who are trying to cope with economic hardship.
Wabara blamed the ruling All Progressives Congress for the country’s challenges, maintaining that conditions have worsened since the party assumed power in 2015. He said Nigerians should carefully assess the current state of the nation and decide the direction they want the country to take in future elections.
The former Senate President further warned against attempts to weaken opposition voices, saying democracy functions best when different political viewpoints are allowed to thrive. He noted that strong opposition parties help to promote accountability and ensure that governments remain responsive to the people.
He urged opposition leaders to focus on building a broad alliance capable of offering Nigerians a different path, insisting that national interest should take priority over individual political goals.
Wabara maintained that Nigeria can still overcome its current challenges if political leaders place the welfare of citizens above personal interests and commit themselves to genuine service. He said the task ahead requires unity, cooperation and a shared commitment to rebuilding the country.