Tinubu’s Second Term Made Easy By Weak Opposition – Sowore

Omoyele Sowore, former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), has criticized the current political coalition efforts, warning that they are inadvertently strengthening President Bola Tinubu’s chances of re-election in 2027.

Speaking during an appearance on Politics Today, a programme on Channels Television, Sowore argued that the emerging coalition lacks both vision and ideology, making it more beneficial to Tinubu than to the opposition.

“They’re doing exactly what will make it easier for him (Tinubu) to contest again and possibly win,” Sowore stated. “These efforts are blocking the rise of a genuine, grassroots coalition of the oppressed. Nigerians are being misled into thinking these political players are fighting for them.”

He further described the coalition talks as “empty,” dismissing them as devoid of ideological depth or clarity of purpose.

“I’m not the isolated voice — the so-called coalition is the one that’s truly isolated. They can't even come together to hold meetings or agree on a party platform,” he said. “Talking about registering a new party shows their disconnect. A coalition without ideology, conviction, or integrity is bound to fail.”

Sowore’s remarks come amid increasing political maneuvering ahead of the 2027 elections. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has taken the lead in fostering a united opposition. Atiku, who ran as the PDP’s presidential candidate in 2023, has held consultations with Labour Party’s Peter Obi and former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai — who recently defected from the APC to the Social Democratic Party (SDP).

However, the opposition bloc remains fragmented. The PDP Governors’ Forum has publicly distanced itself from the coalition efforts, citing concerns over internal party cohesion. Similarly, Peter Obi has reiterated that he will not be part of any alliance driven solely by the quest for power, stressing the need for any merger to focus on resolving Nigeria’s fundamental governance issues.

Sowore urged Nigerians to move beyond the political elite and start shaping their own future.

“The only real solution is the one the people create for themselves. It’s time to chart a new course,” he said. “If we keep getting distracted by these elite-driven coalition talks, we’ll end up worse off. That’s been the recurring cycle since the return to democracy.”