Former National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and political heavyweight, Senator Iyiola Omisore, has dismissed concerns over the strength of the emerging opposition coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections, describing it as a fragile alliance driven by conflicting personal ambitions.
Speaking on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’ on Wednesday, Omisore downplayed the significance of the coalition comprising prominent political figures such as Peter Obi, Atiku Abubakar, Nasir El-Rufai, Rotimi Amaechi, and Aminu Tambuwal.
Omisore insisted that the coalition is more a marriage of convenience than a credible threat to the APC’s political dominance.
“I’m not worried at all,” he said. “There are oxen among them, and each of them wants the same thing — to be president.”
He pointed out that following their recent meeting, several coalition leaders publicly reiterated their presidential ambitions, casting doubt on the sustainability of their alliance.
“Obi said he wants to be president, Atiku said the same, Rotimi too, and even Tambuwal. So, how sure are we that this coalition will survive intact? Politics is not mathematics — it’s about reality,” Omisore declared.
‘Past Records Show Coalition’s Limited Threat’
The former Osun State Deputy Governor further argued that historical electoral patterns suggest the coalition poses no real danger to the APC’s national standing.
According to him, despite the influence of these opposition figures in their respective regions, the APC has consistently secured victory at the federal level.
“They’ve tried before in their various strongholds, yet the APC emerged victorious nationally. So, their coming together may even distract them more than it strengthens them,” he asserted.
‘We’ll Adjust Our Strategy Accordingly’
Omisore, however, welcomed the formation of the coalition, noting that its activities could serve as a useful political barometer for the APC.
“To some extent, their alliance will keep them occupied. Meanwhile, we’ll continue to refine our strategies and position ourselves effectively to cut them off politically,” he said.
