Opposition leader and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, on Wednesday night, reacted to the semifinal victory of English club Arsenal over Spanish side Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League (UCL), saying it symbolised the essence of unity for the Opposition in Nigeria ahead of the 2027 general election.

LEADERSHIP reports that the Gunners were through to the semifinals of the UCL after beating trophy holders Real Madrid 5-1 on aggregate in their quarterfinal match to advance to the semifinals on Wednesday night.

Atiku, reacting to the outcome of the derby shortly after, took to his social media handles with a cryptic post emphasising the need for a coalition to wrestle power from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) led by President Bola Tinubu.

The former Vice President wrote: “Arsenal just taught us a lesson in consolidating our strengths in a coalition vehicle. Victory is assured when we stand united ?.”

LEADERSHIP recalls that the governors elected on the platform of Atiku’s opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) had on Tuesday rejected any possible merger or coalition arrangement with any group or political parties for the purpose of contesting the presidency in 2027 general election