Veteran journalist and former presidential aspirant Dele Momodu has stated that unseating President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections will require a unified coalition of opposition parties. Speaking during an interview on the Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State’s “Guest of the Month” programme, Momodu emphasized that the current state of fragmentation within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is a major obstacle to challenging the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
Momodu, a prominent figure within the PDP, admitted his growing disillusionment with the party. “While I am still physically in the PDP, emotionally and ideologically, I have detached,” he said, highlighting the ongoing internal strife and lack of coordination plaguing the party.
He warned that the APC is exploiting these weaknesses to divide the PDP further, claiming that the ruling party is actively encouraging factionalism to reduce the opposition’s ability to mount a credible challenge in 2027. According to him, this is a deliberate strategy aimed at consolidating political dominance and silencing alternatives.
“The APC knows the PDP remains its biggest threat, and it is doing everything it can to destabilize it from within,” he asserted.
Momodu also drew attention to what he described as internal sabotage, alleging that certain PDP members are working against the party’s interests, whether knowingly or not. He insisted that the PDP must remain committed to due process, especially when dealing with issues of discipline and party loyalty.
However, he stressed that even a reformed PDP may not be enough. The path to victory, he argued, lies in a strategic alliance across party lines. “The only realistic way to remove the current administration is through a united front, a coalition that transcends party boundaries and reflects the true diversity of Nigeria.”
He further noted that for such a coalition to succeed, it must also consider regional dynamics. “The next viable candidate to contest against President Tinubu must come from a different region, to provide balance and appeal to a broader section of the electorate,” he said.
