By The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) is facing internal turmoil as the Action Alliance (AA) has announced its withdrawal from the opposition coalition, citing poor leadership, lack of legal structure, and diminishing relevance.
AA’s National Chairman, Chief Kenneth Udeze, made the announcement in a statement released in Abuja, explaining that the decision followed extensive consultations with party members and stakeholders across the country.
“CUPP no longer represents our collective values due to lack of legal backing, internal organisational structure, and leadership—above all, the loss of its collective strength which existed when it was formed ahead of the 2019 general election,” Udeze stated.
He described the decision as painful but necessary, adding that efforts to reform the coalition from within had failed due to what he called a “dysfunctional system lacking direction.”
While acknowledging past collaborations, Udeze stressed that CUPP no longer aligns with AA’s vision of a strong and credible opposition, reaffirming the party’s commitment to democracy through the Inter-Party Advisory Council of Nigeria (IPAC).
“We will keep advocating for positive change and deepening democratic ideals, even outside of CUPP. Our decision should serve as a wake-up call for the coalition to address its internal crisis,” the statement concluded.
