By Ayodele Oni
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, Dele Momodu, has observed that the emerging alliance among opposition leaders is less about long-term political cooperation and more a reaction to pressure from the ruling government.
According to him, Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu, played a key role in pushing opposition figures into a temporary alliance ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Speaking during an interview on Channels Television on Wednesday, Momodu argued that prominent politicians including Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso were effectively compelled to move in the same direction, creating what could have evolved into a competitive two-party contest.
Momodu also reflected on past alliances, noting that previous collaborations among opposition leaders had not succeeded in unseating the ruling party, urging stakeholders to remain measured in their political strategies as the 2027 elections approach
Momodu’s remarks come amid recent political realignments involving both Obi and Kwankwaso, who have been at the center of discussions about opposition unity.
Momodu cautioned against assuming that past voter bases would automatically carry forward into future elections.
He questioned whether any of the leading political figures—whether from the ruling party or opposition—could confidently retain the millions of votes they secured in 2023.
He further argued that shifting political dynamics across states indicate that voter loyalty is far from guaranteed, pointing to recent electoral outcomes as evidence of changing public sentiment.
On coalition efforts, the media entrepreneur maintained that the African Democratic Congress, (ADC) remains open to new entrants, but would not yield to pressure or the notion that electoral success depends on a single individual.
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