2027: ‘Only strong coalition can defeat Tinubu’, says Dele Momodu

Dele Momodu, a two-time presidential hopeful and prominent figure within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has asserted that unseating President Bola Tinubu in 2027 will only be possible through a strong coalition of opposition parties.

Speaking during the Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State’s monthly programme, Guest of the Month, held in Ibadan on Tuesday, Momodu emphasized that the current strength of the All Progressives Congress (APC) cannot be challenged by a divided opposition.

In a telling remark, Momodu suggested his loyalty to the PDP is waning, stating, “My soul has already left the PDP; only my body is still there.”

“If PDP is united, it has all that it takes to wrest power from the All Progressives Congress in 2027, but forces against it would not allow this to be.

“The APC is jittery of the PDP, noting that it is the only opposition party that can challenge its dominance in 2027. This is one of the reasons why the leadership of the APC at all levels is ensuring that the party is factionalized.

“There is no way that a disunited PDP can wrest power from APC in 2027. The ideology of the ruling party is to weaken the main opposition party

“Another challenge is the problem within the party. Some of its members are being used to work against its stability and progress. But PDP is a law-abiding party. It always follows due process before making any decision on its members.

“It is the law that will stimulate the process of suspending or sacking erring members,” he stressed.

Momodu explained further that it’s almost impossible to remove President Tinubu in 2027 unless there is a formidable team and coalition.

“Also, whoever would contest favourably against the current president must come from the opposite direction in terms of regions in Nigeria,” he added.