The opposition coming together in such a formidable force could make it extremely difficult to manipulate the 2027 elections, as critics allege happened during the 2007 polls. Confronted with this reality of opposition unity, there are suggestions that some political players may be considering a strategy to influence the outcome of the next election, though in a less blatant manner than before.
This strategy reportedly involves behind-the-scenes efforts to encourage at least one major presidential contender to break away from the opposition and run independently.
