Betrayal Within: Bode George Says 2027 Coalition Driven By Greed, Not Nigeria’s Future

Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George, has taken aim at former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, ex-Senate President David Mark, and former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi for their involvement in the newly formed 2027 political coalition.

Speaking on TVC’s Beyond The Headlines on Thursday, George accused the trio of abandoning the PDP — a party that played a major role in their political rise — rather than working to rebuild it from within.

“They’ve walked away from their leaking houses instead of fixing the roofs,” he said, criticizing their apparent unwillingness to sacrifice for the party that once gave them a platform.

George said he was deeply disappointed by their defection to the coalition, which recently adopted the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as its platform to challenge President Bola Tinubu in 2027. According to him, the move was motivated purely by selfish ambition.

“I’m very disappointed. You don’t desert your house just because the roof is leaking — you stay and repair it,” he stated.

He went on to describe the defection as a betrayal of the PDP, emphasizing that Atiku, Mark, and Obi all attained national recognition under the party’s umbrella. “They’ve turned their backs on the same party that elevated them, simply because their personal goals weren’t met,” he said.

Drawing from his military background, George stressed the importance of loyalty and commitment in politics. “In the military, we don’t act like rolling stones. Loyalty, discipline, and service to the greater good are the foundation of leadership. You don’t just abandon ship because things get difficult,” he concluded.