In verse 27 Moroni notes that he will stir up any with a “spark of freedom remaining.” This is further indication that Moroni considers this a renewal of the kingmen/freemen issue, and that it is Pahoran who now shows himself to be a kingman by his actions.
In verse 28 Moroni does recognize the problem of overthrow of one’s leader. He indicates that he is unafraid of the Pahoran’s power and authority. While Pahoran is the rightful leader, his right remains only as long as he is faithful to the principles of the Nephite religion. If he violates them, as Moroni accuses him of doing, then he has abdicated those rights and authorities.