2027 Showdown: PDP Considering Mega Coalition To Dethrone APC – Dele Momodu

In an interview with The Guardian, Momodu acknowledged the movement’s growing influence but remained unsure about the PDP’s strategy to counter its impact. When asked if Obi’s rising popularity could challenge any PDP candidate, including Atiku Abubakar, or if there were efforts to bring Obi back to the party, he responded, “I have no idea. Don’t forget that Peter Obi was once Atiku’s running mate.”

He further alleged that influential figures within the ruling APC are using federal power to weaken the PDP by intimidating opposition members.

“I don’t know what PDP’s exact strategy is right now, but some members are fighting for the party’s survival. Meanwhile, powerful forces are leveraging federal power to dismantle the PDP and eliminate competition before 2027, clearing the way for Tinubu’s candidacy. The situation is still unfolding,” he stated.

PDP, Obi, and Kwankwaso: A Possible Coalition?

Momodu was also asked about discussions between the PDP, Peter Obi, and Rabiu Kwankwaso regarding a coalition to challenge the APC in 2027.

In response, he suggested that such an alliance was inevitable due to APC’s dominance and tactics.

“The enemy of your enemy is your friend. APC doesn’t want to be challenged, but they will be. I believe a coalition will form, and APC will try to frustrate it—as they’re already doing,” he said.

He further accused the ruling party of deliberately causing internal crises within opposition parties while struggling with its own internal conflicts.

“They are engineering crises within all political parties, yet they themselves are facing turmoil—even in Yoruba land,” he added.

Northern Presidential Candidate Likely

Momodu also predicted that any coalition formed to challenge the APC in 2027 would likely field a northern presidential candidate, paired with a strong southern running mate. He pointed out that this formula has been historically successful in past elections.