Malam Ibrahim Shekarau Denied Plans to Form A New Political Party.
By Faisal A Harande
The League of Northern Democrats (LND), led by Chairman Malam Ibrahim Shekarau, is grappling with internal debates on whether to transform into a political party. Shekarau has denied plans to register the LND as a political party, citing constitutional restrictions on regional or ethnic affiliations. However, some members, including Dr. Umar Ardo, are pushing for the LND to become a political party, blaming the ruling APC and opposition PDP for Nigeria’s instability.
The LND’s internal divisions reflect the complexities of Nigerian politics, where regional and ethnic interests often intersect with national aspirations. While some members suggest collaborating with the two major parties to field competent candidates in 2027, others advocate for registering a new party distinct from the PDP and APC.
Key Developments:
√Transformation Plans: The LND plans to expand its reach to the South and merge into a unified League of National Democrats as a registered political party.
√Criticism of APC and PDP: Dr. Ardo accused the APC and PDP of failing Nigerians, citing endemic poverty, insecurity, inequality, institutional decay, corruption, and socio-economic stagnation.
√APC Response: The APC Director of Publicity, Alhaji Bala Ibrahim, dismissed the LND’s transformation plans as a non-threat to the APC’s chances in the 2027 polls.
As the LND navigates its internal debates, the future of Nigerian politics hangs in the balance. Will the LND become a registered political party, or will it maintain its current status? Only time will tell.
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