By Joshua Tosin Ogunsakin 
Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2023 general election, Atiku Abubakar, has drawn inspiration from English Premier League club, Arsenal FC, to emphasise the importance of unity and consolidation in coalition politics.
In a post shared on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Wednesday, Atiku praised Arsenal’s performance and noted that the team’s victory was a valuable lesson in the strength of collective effort.
“Arsenal just taught us a lesson in consolidating our strengths in a coalition vehicle.
“Victory is assured when we stand united,” Atiku wrote.
The remark comes amid ongoing debates over political alliances ahead of the 2027 general election, particularly regarding opposition coalition talks in which Atiku has been a vocal advocate.
While the PDP Governors’ Forum recently resolved not to participate in any merger or coalition, Atiku has stressed the importance of unity among opposition parties to unseat the ruling All Progressives Congress in the next election cycle.
Drawing from football to reflect political strategy, his latest comment appears to be a subtle nudge to like-minded politicians and parties on the need for synergy and purposeful collaboration.
Atiku, a lifelong football enthusiast and known supporter of Arsenal FC, has often used sports analogies to connect with young Nigerians and broader audiences on matters of national and political significance.