Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has described the upcoming 2027 general elections as a pivotal moment for Nigeria, with opposition groups uniting to confront what they perceive as the shortcomings of the present administration. He made this known on Tuesday in Abuja during a meeting with Kannywood stakeholders, North West opinion leaders, and digital media influencers. The delegation was led by Dr. Aslam Aliyu, a notable Zamfara politician and head of the PAA 2027 New Media & Digital Communications Forum, and comprised figures from the Kannywood industry and other advocacy networks. The forum unveiled plans to build a coalition ahead of the 2027 polls to support opposition candidates committed to the goal of "recovering and rebuilding Nigeria." Atiku noted that the alliance was a response to the growing call by Nigerians for meaningful change in light of the country’s current difficulties. “I told the visiting forum that the envisaged coalition is a deliberate effort to recover and rebuild Nigeria in line with the yearnings and aspirations of the people,” he said. The meeting reflected growing public dissatisfaction with the present government and reinforced the opposition’s commitment to unity ahead of the next general election. “I assured the forum that 2027 will not be business as usual,” Atiku stated. He urged the group to stay committed and play an active role in public enlightenment, especially on why Nigerians should support the coalition’s mission to fix the country’s problems.