A fresh political claim has stirred conversations across Nigeria’s political space as former Ogun State Governor, Chief Olusegun Osoba, alleged that opposition figures including Peter Obi, Goodluck Jonathan, and Seyi Makinde are part of a coordinated political alignment aimed at weakening President Bola Tinubu’s support base in Southern Nigeria ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Osoba made the remarks while speaking on emerging political realignments and increasing consultations among key political actors across party lines. According to him, the ongoing engagements among top politicians may not be unconnected to strategic positioning ahead of the next presidential contest.
He suggested that the alleged “gang-up” is designed to fragment voting strength in the South, potentially influencing the overall national outcome in favour of opposition interests. However, the claim has sparked mixed reactions, with supporters of the mentioned politicians dismissing it as speculative and politically motivated interpretation of normal democratic consultations.
Political observers note that early alignments and coalition talks are not unusual in Nigeria’s electoral cycle, especially as major parties begin informal preparations years before elections. They also caution that such claims should be viewed within the broader context of Nigeria’s dynamic and often unpredictable political environment.
As of now, none of the individuals mentioned have officially responded to Osoba’s allegation.