According to a video from 33:40 shared on Facebook on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, Primate Elijah Ayodele of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church Worldwide has spoken about the political calculations surrounding opposition alliances ahead of the 2027 general election.
Ayodele suggested that the opposition’s emerging alliances could involve different political parties working together as part of a broader strategy to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress in the presidential election.
The cleric stated, “PDP will be used to drag ADC; that is the essence of the rainbow coalition,” while explaining what he believes could be the purpose behind the political realignment.
According to Ayodele, the involvement of multiple political platforms could be aimed at creating a broader coalition capable of attracting support from different sections of the country. He indicated that the strategy could bring together political interests that previously operated separately.
He further suggested that the relationship between the Peoples Democratic Party and the African Democratic Congress could become an important part of the opposition’s calculations as the 2027 election approaches.
Ayodele’s comments come at a time when opposition figures and political groups are exploring alliances and possible platforms ahead of the next presidential contest. Such realignments have continued to generate discussions about the strength and direction of the opposition.
He concluded by stating that the emerging coalition should be closely watched, as the combination of different political interests could play a significant role in shaping the 2027 election.