George Moghalu, the Labour Party (LP) governorship candidate in Anambra State during last year’s election, has cautioned opposition parties and the coalition-backed African Democratic Congress (ADC) against underestimating the task of unseating President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general election.
Speaking to journalists in Abuja on Tuesday, Moghalu said removing an incumbent president demands far more than the formation of a new political party or a loose coalition of interests. According to him, victory in 2027 will require strategic planning, internal unity and a clearly defined political direction.
The former National Auditor of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who defected to the Labour Party in 2025, observed that the opposition remains deeply fragmented, a situation he described as a major setback to its electoral prospects.
He argued that the absence of cohesion among opposition leaders and parties has weakened their collective ability to present a credible and united front.
Moghalu noted that while the idea of a broad opposition coalition has generated public interest, it will amount to little without discipline, mutual trust and a shared agenda that resonates with Nigerians.
He stressed that personal ambitions and unresolved internal disagreements continue to undermine opposition efforts. He advised opposition leaders to focus on building strong grassroots structures and resolving internal divisions if they hope to challenge the ruling party effectively, warning that defeating an incumbent president is never an easy undertaking.
Moghalu’s remarks add to the growing debate within opposition circles over strategy and leadership as political actors begin positioning themselves ahead of the 2027 polls.
