Human rights activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has dismissed claims of a genuine political coalition forming ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, describing the movement as a gathering of individuals primarily interested in gaining power.
Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s programme, The Morning Brief, on Monday, Sowore argued that there was currently no meaningful opposition alliance capable of transforming the country’s political landscape.
According to him, the individuals championing the proposed coalition were largely responsible for Nigeria’s present political and economic challenges. He criticised the antecedents of the politicians involved, insisting that many of them had previously occupied positions of authority without delivering significant change.
“You always throw these questions at me. Why are you not in ADC? Why are you not in the opposition coalition? And I told you that these are just interest groups and persons who are interested in power,” Sowore said during the interview.
The activist maintained that true political coalitions should be driven by the people rather than elite political negotiations. Drawing comparisons with the political events that led to the 2015 general elections, Sowore stated that the change witnessed at the time was not solely because of an alliance among political parties but because Nigerians had grown frustrated with the administration of the Peoples Democratic Party.
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“The real coalition that needs to happen, even the 2015 coalition we are talking about, wasn’t just the measure of those political parties that made it happen,” he added.
“It was just that the Nigerian people were tired of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, at that time and decided that they would chase them out of power.”
Sowore’s remarks come amid growing discussions among opposition figures and political parties over possible alliances aimed at challenging the ruling government in the next election cycle. Political observers believe coalition talks may intensify in the coming months as parties seek stronger platforms ahead of 2027.
However, Sowore insisted that any political arrangement lacking genuine public support and ideological direction would struggle to inspire Nigerians. He stressed the need for a movement focused on accountability, governance reforms and the welfare of ordinary citizens rather than personal political ambition.
