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Nigeria is already looking ahead to the 2027 presidential election, and the battle for Aso Rock is taking shape. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is seeking another term, but his government faces serious challenges, from the cost of living and economic hardship to insecurity and growing public frustration. Yet another side to this story exists. Nigeria's opposition has powerful political figures, large support bases and serious grievances against the government. The bigger question is whether they can actually unite behind a credible national coalition. Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Rabiu Kwankwaso and other opposition figures are positioning themselves for what could become one of Nigeria's most closely watched elections. So, can Tinubu be defeated in 2027? Or could opposition divisions once again prevent dissatisfied voters from rallying behind one alternative? In this episode, we examine the political calculations, alliances, and challenges that could shape Nigeria's 2027 presidenti