Dele Momodu Declares Opposition Has “Only One Option” to Unseat President Tinubu in 2027

Renowned journalist and publisher, Chief Dele Momodu, has declared that Nigeria’s opposition parties have “only one option left” if they are serious about defeating President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general elections.

The outspoken commentator made this assertion while analyzing the current political landscape, warning that fragmented ambitions and ego-driven politics would hand Tinubu an easy second term.

According to Momodu, all other political maneuvers have been “exhausted or rendered ineffective”, leaving only one viable path — the formation of a broad and united coalition anchored on a single, credible candidate. “The opposition must now realize that the time for wishful thinking is over. The only option left is unity — real, structured unity around one formidable candidate who can appeal to Nigerians beyond ethnicity, religion, and party lines,” he said.

His comments come amid mounting speculation about new alliances forming ahead of the 2027 elections, with talk of potential cooperation between figures from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the Labour Party (LP), and even some disenchanted members of the ruling APC. Political observers note that while Tinubu maintains control of Nigeria’s political machinery through incumbency power and a well-organized base, economic hardship and public frustration have eroded some of his early support.

Momodu, who is also a member of the PDP, stressed that the opposition’s failure in 2023 should serve as a warning. He pointed out that despite widespread youth enthusiasm, the division between Peter Obi’s Labour Party and Atiku Abubakar’s PDP allowed Tinubu to secure victory with just a fraction of the total vote. “Nigeria’s opposition cannot afford a repeat of 2023,” Momodu warned. “There must be compromise, sacrifice, and a single goal — rescuing Nigeria from a system that has failed too many times.”

Public reaction to Momodu’s statement on X (formerly Twitter) has been mixed. Some users applauded his frankness, calling his advice “the voice of reason,” while others accused him of promoting recycled political elites without offering genuine change. A popular reply read: “They talk of unity every election, but unity among the same old faces won’t save Nigeria.”

Analysts say Momodu’s call reflects a growing recognition within opposition circles that personal ambition and regional politics have weakened their ability to mount a real challenge. If the PDP, LP, and smaller parties can agree on a joint presidential ticket, it could mark the most serious test of Tinubu’s political dominance since his ascent to Aso Rock.

For now, the opposition’s biggest task may not be finding a charismatic candidate, but building trust across Nigeria’s fractured political spectrum — a challenge that has defeated many before them. As the countdown to 2027 begins, Dele Momodu’s “one option” stands as both a warning and a blueprint: unite or be forgotten.

— BusterBlog.com | Political Desk