Former Vice President and 2023 PDP presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has used the recent performance of English football club Arsenal to stress the value of unity and collaboration in politics.
Posting on his official X (formerly Twitter) account on Wednesday, Atiku praised the football team for their collective strength and used it as a metaphor to push for coalition-building in Nigeria’s political space.
“Arsenal just taught us a lesson in consolidating our strengths in a coalition vehicle. Victory is assured when we stand united,” he shared.
The statement comes at a time when discussions around forming alliances ahead of the 2027 general elections are heating up.
While the PDP Governors’ Forum recently declared it would not take part in any merger talks, Atiku continues to campaign for opposition unity as a strategy to defeat the ruling APC.
By referencing football, a sport widely followed in Nigeria, Atiku appears to be appealing to politicians and citizens alike on the need for teamwork and strategic cooperation.
Known for his passion for the sport and loyalty to Arsenal FC, Atiku often uses football analogies to connect with younger Nigerians and to explain key political messages in relatable terms.