Former presidential candidate and human rights activist Omoyele Sowore has criticised the growing political alliances ahead of the 2027 general elections, describing them as groups driven mainly by the quest for power rather than genuine national interest.
Sowore made the remarks on Monday during an appearance on The Morning Brief, where he reacted to the wave of political realignments involving opposition figures seeking to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress.
According to the former presidential aspirant, the ongoing coalitions do not represent a true people-driven movement but are instead made up of politicians with personal political ambitions.
“These are not genuine coalitions but interest groups formed by individuals seeking political power,” he stated.
Sowore argued that the political shift that led to the defeat of the Peoples Democratic Party in 2015 was largely driven by public dissatisfaction rather than the merger of opposition parties alone.
He said Nigerians at the time were frustrated with the PDP administration and collectively pushed for change, leading to the emergence and eventual victory of the APC.
His comments come amid intensified efforts by opposition politicians to form alliances capable of defeating the ruling party in the next election cycle.
Several prominent political figures, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi, and former presidential candidate Rabiu Kwankwaso, had earlier joined forces within the African Democratic Congress as part of efforts to build a united opposition platform.
However, recent political developments saw Obi and Kwankwaso reportedly leave the ADC for the Nigeria Democratic Congress, citing internal disputes and leadership disagreements within the coalition.
Reacting to the development, Sowore maintained that many Nigerians are no longer convinced by alliances involving politicians he accused of contributing to the country’s current challenges.
He insisted that citizens are increasingly aware of what he described as recycled political arrangements and are seeking more credible alternatives outside the traditional political establishment.
“You cannot ask Nigerians to trust the same people they believe contributed to the country’s problems and expect a different outcome,” he said.
The activist also dismissed the Nigeria Democratic Congress as a personal political structure rather than a broad-based coalition movement.
According to him, the party emerged through a court process and is allegedly controlled by a former governor of Bayelsa State, making it difficult to classify it as a true coalition of opposition interests.
Sowore used the opportunity to highlight the longevity of his own political platform, the African Action Congress, noting that the party has remained active since 2018 despite political pressures and internal challenges.
He reiterated his long-standing position that Nigeria’s political problems cannot be solved through alliances involving politicians from past administrations, stressing instead the need for a broader movement driven by ordinary citizens, civil society, and the media.
The comments add to the growing debate surrounding opposition strategies ahead of the 2027 elections, as political parties and influential figures continue consultations aimed at reshaping Nigeria’s political landscape.
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