Public affairs analyst Habib Aruna has shed light on the political calculations that preceded the formation of the All Progressives Congress (APC), suggesting that the coalition was driven by a clear objective to unseat former President Goodluck Jonathan.
Aruna made this known during an interview on News Central TV, where he reflected on the political dynamics leading up to the 2015 general elections. According to him, opposition figures had long harboured a unified ambition even before formally coming together under a single political platform.
Highlighting this point, Aruna said, “Before APC was formed, they had that ambition, that plan that they must defeat Jonathan.” The statement underscores the level of coordination and strategic planning that eventually culminated in the merger of opposition parties, including the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), Congress for Progressive Change (CPC), and All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP).
The eventual formation of the APC in 2013 marked a turning point in Nigeria’s political history, creating a formidable opposition capable of challenging the then ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Aruna’s remarks suggest that the merger was not a spontaneous development but rather the outcome of deliberate efforts by key political actors determined to alter the country’s leadership.
