Ahead of 2027 general elections, former National Working Committee (NWC) member of the All Progressives Congress, (APC), Salihu Lukman, has advised key political figures to abandon their presidential aspirations and instead provide leadership for a proposed new political party.

Lukman urged former Vive President Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, and Mallam Nasir El-Rufai to prioritize party-building over personal ambitions.

He also extended the advice to former APC members and opposition figures, including Rotimi Amaechi, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, and Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal.

In a statement issued in Abuja on Sunday, February 2

2025, titled: “Re: Early outline of the permutations for 2027”, Lukman reacted to the recent National Conference on Strengthening Democracy in Nigeria.

He urged that If these leaders set aside their personal ambitions, It would prevent the imposition of candidates in 2027 and foster a stronger political alternative.