{"id":109611,"date":"2023-12-08T20:27:47","date_gmt":"2023-12-08T19:27:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/?p=109611"},"modified":"2023-12-08T20:27:47","modified_gmt":"2023-12-08T19:27:47","slug":"coalition-against-apc-suffers-set-back-as-opposition-party-declares-support-for-tinibu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/exclusive\/coalition-against-apc-suffers-set-back-as-opposition-party-declares-support-for-tinibu\/","title":{"rendered":"Coalition against APC suffers set back as opposition party declares support for Tinibu"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has dismissed rumours of forming a coalition with some opposition parties to work against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.<\/p>\n<p>Pointblanknews.com reported that the coalition was formed to thwart the APC\u2019s plot to turn Nigeria into a one-party state.<\/p>\n<p>The coalition is made up of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), the Social Democratic Party (SDP), the African Democratic Congress (ADC), the Young Progressive Party (YPP), Allied Peoples Movement (APM), and the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP).<\/p>\n<p>However, SDP\u2019s National Publicity Secretary, Alfa Mohammed, in a statement in Abuja on Friday, distanced the party from the reports, describing it as \u2018unpatriotic and undemocratic political tactics.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>Mohammed said the mainstream SDP is committed to constructively engaging with Tinubu\u2019s administration for the next three years.<\/p>\n<p>He further urged Nigerians to remain vigilant and be discerning in the face of potentially harmful propaganda and provocative statements that would soon be coming from the said coalition.<\/p>\n<p>He said, \u201cSDP wishes to clarify its position regarding the suggestion that it is involved in forming a coalition against President Tinubu\u2019s administration.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSDP firmly distances itself from such unpatriotic and undemocratic political tactics.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe party acknowledges the existence of a substantial conspiracy, reportedly backed by influential opposition figures and certain private sector entities.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis conspiracy is aimed at establishing a formidable coalition of opposition parties, trade unions, and civil society organisations.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTo eliminate any confusion, it is important to note that the mainstream SDP is currently embroiled in a legal struggle against certain factions illegitimately recognised by INEC,<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe mainstream SDP is committed to engaging with Tinubu\u2019s administration in a constructive manner for the next three years.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis approach excludes any involvement in schemes aimed at destabilising the government or distracting its focus.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"yj6qo\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"adL\"><\/div>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has dismissed rumours of forming a coalition with some opposition parties to work against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. 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