Politics
Sowore Says Opposition Coalitions Are Weak and Helping Tinubu Win Again
Omoyele Sowore, former African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, has warned that the ongoing coalition talks among opposition parties might actually help President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid instead of challenging it. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Sowore criticized the current efforts, saying they lack clear vision and strong principles. He believes these coalitions are distracting Nigerians from real change and stopping a genuine movement of the oppressed from rising.
“They are making it easier for Tinubu to get re-elected. Nigerians are being fooled into thinking these groups are fighting for them, but they’re not,” Sowore said. He went on to describe the coalitions as empty and without any real purpose or ideology. “I’m not the only one who sees this — the coalition itself is isolated. They can’t even hold meetings properly or agree on a party to join. Now they want to register a new party, which just shows how disconnected they are. Any coalition without strong beliefs and integrity is bound to fail,” he added.
Sowore’s comments come amid shifting alliances ahead of Nigeria’s next presidential election. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has been pushing for opposition unity, engaging in talks with Labour Party’s Peter Obi and Nasir El-Rufai, who recently left the APC for the Social Democratic Party. However, these talks have faced resistance, with the PDP Governors’ Forum distancing themselves, worried it could destabilize their party. Peter Obi has also insisted he won’t join any coalition formed just to seize power, saying any alliance must focus on solving Nigeria’s deep-rooted governance issues.
Sowore urged Nigerians to stop relying on political elites and take control of their own future. “The people need to realize that real change will only happen when they design it themselves. If you keep getting distracted by these coalition talks, you’ll end up worse off than before. That has been Nigeria’s story since civil rule began,” he said.
The Presidency has reacted to the ongoing dispute between former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi and the state government over the state’s finances.
Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, said Obi had claimed he left Anambra debt-free and promised to stop his presidential campaign if proven wrong.
Onanuga said the Anambra government had presented figures showing outstanding obligations to workers, pensioners and contractors under Obi’s administration.
Obi, however, denied the claims, saying his administration cleared over ₦35 billion in historical gratuities and arrears before leaving office.
“If anybody can establish anything to the contrary, I will stop campaigning,” Obi said.
Nigerian socialite Cubana Chief Priest has spoken about why he believes Igbos are supporting President Bola Tinubu’s bid for re-election in the 2027 presidential election.
He said the president’s son, Seyi Tinubu, has given Igbos greater access to the president.
He said “We Igbos now have access to Mr. President Tinubu through his son, Seyi Tinubu. That’s why we’re doing everything to make sure he’s re-elected.”
Cubana Chief Priest also spoke about the growing support for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Imo State, saying “Thousands of Imolites are trooping in for registration for APC. Ndi Imo don’t just love the City Boys Movement, they believe in it. Let’s do politics with lifestyle. On Asiwaju’s mandate, we shall stand. Imo is APC. Here, it’s zero competition.”
Spiritual leader Primate Elijah Ayodele warns the APC against being too confident ahead of the 2027 election.
He shared “Overconfidence will kill APC; they will be too overconfident, and that will be the party’s weakness in the election. They will turn Tinubu to a demi-god, but it will make them lose the election. They believe money can do everything, but it will fail in the 2027 election,” Ayodele said.
Ayodele has repeatedly warned the APC not to assume that its current political strength will automatically translate into victory in 2027.
“You Have to Vote Right” — Timaya Speaks on Nigeria’s Political Future
Rema Names His Favourite Streamers for Entertainment, Fans React
Young Jonn Revisits Old Post After Blaqbonez Offers to Collab With Him
-
Entertainment17 hours ago10 Leonardo DiCaprio Movies That Made Him a Hollywood Star
-
Entertainment17 hours agoRema Names His Favourite Streamers for Entertainment, Fans React
-
Sport17 hours ago“I Am Really Disappointed” — Mikel Arteta Reacts to Brighton Defeat
-
Entertainment17 hours agoFrom “Caro” to “Sempe”: 10 L.A.X Songs to Add to Your Playlist This Weekend
-
Entertainment17 hours agoYoung Jonn Revisits Old Post After Blaqbonez Offers to Collab With Him
-
Entertainment17 hours ago“You Have to Vote Right” — Timaya Speaks on Nigeria’s Political Future