Publisher and activist, Omoyele Sowore, has firmly rejected the idea of joining the proposed political coalition between former presidential candidates Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Peter Obi of the Labour Party ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Sowore, who is the convener of the Take-it-Back Movement, also ruled out any possibility of joining the Social Democratic Party (SDP), stressing that he remains committed to a different vision for Nigeria’s political future.
Speaking on Politics Today, a programme on Arise Television, Sowore said he would only associate with what he described as “the coalition of the oppressed,” dismissing ongoing talks of a new political alliance between major opposition figures as a repeat of past political failures.
“I’m not joining any coalition. The coalition they joined in 2013 and 2015 is what brought about the APC, so joining another coalition in 2025 is doing the same thing all over again without thinking of achieving the same set of results,” he stated.
According to Sowore, Nigeria needs a new kind of political alliance that speaks to the real struggles of its people.
“The coalition that needs to be built is that of the oppressed. Joining another coalition made up of the same people who created the coalition that ruined Nigeria is an injustice and an injury to the people of Nigeria,” he said.
He was firm in his rejection of being associated with any of the current political movements.
“So you can never see me in their coalition and I will never be part of it. I’m not joining the SDP. I’m not part of those playing chess with the destiny of Nigerians,” Sowore added.
His comments come amid growing speculation about a new coalition involving Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, and former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai. The alliance is reportedly being formed to challenge President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027.
At a press conference organized by the Concerned Leaders and Political Stakeholders in Nigeria, Atiku confirmed the development and issued a warning to the federal government. He cautioned against the pursuit of selfish political interests at the expense of national unity and democratic stability.
He said, “Any attempt to hold onto power at all costs could plunge the country into chaos.”
Atiku further stressed that the political crisis goes beyond Rivers State and affects the overall future of Nigeria’s democratic system.
As the political landscape begins to shift ahead of 2027, Sowore’s declaration sets him apart from the mainstream opposition, reinforcing his position as a fierce critic of Nigeria’s political elite.
