Dele Momodu, a two-time presidential aspirant and senior member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), stated on Tuesday that the only way to unseat President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 elections is through a strong coalition of political parties.
Speaking during the Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State’s monthly program, “Guest of the Month,” in Ibadan, Momodu revealed that while he remains a member of the PDP, his commitment to the party has waned.
He emphasized that if the PDP were united, it would have the capacity to challenge the APC’s hold on power. However, he noted that internal divisions and external forces are working to weaken the opposition party.
“The APC isanxious about the PDP because it is the only opposition party capable of challenging its dominance in 2027. This is why the APC leadership is deliberately fostering divisions within the PDP,” Momodu explained.
He added that a fragmented PDP cannot defeat the APC, as the ruling party’s strategy is to undermine the main opposition. Momodu also highlighted challenges within the PDP, where some members work against party unity, but assured that the party adheres strictly to due process when addressing disciplinary matters.
Momodu further stressed that removing President Tinubu from office in 2027 would be nearly impossible without a formidable coalition. He also pointed out that any successful challenger would likely need to come from a different region of Nigeria than the current president.