2027: Tinubu will lose if Atiku contests with Obi or Amaechi — Momodu
Momodu Predicts 2027 Setback for Tinubu Amid Possible Atiku Coalition
Dele Momodu, a prominent figure in the African Democratic Congress and former presidential candidate, asserts that President Bola Tinubu would face significant challenges in the 2027 general election if former Vice President Atiku Abubakar were to join forces with a notable southern politician such as Peter Obi or Rotimi Amaechi.
Momodu expressed his views during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics. He suggested that a coalition between Atiku and a southern candidate could undermine the ruling All Progressives Congress’s (APC) hold on power.
“I believe that if we see a combination of Atiku, perhaps with Peter Obi, Rotimi Amaechi, or any other candidate from the South, it would signal the end of Tinubu’s foundation, although not necessarily the APC,” he stated.
Highlighting Atiku’s potential as a presidential candidate despite past electoral defeats, Momodu drew parallels to U.S. President Donald Trump, asserting that persistence can lead to eventual success in politics. He remarked, “Atiku Abubakar — even among those who previously opposed him — is now seen in a more favorable light. He has been preparing for this moment, much like Trump did.”
Momodu also criticized Tinubu’s apparent preference for a weakened opposition, warning that the recent trend of defections from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC threatens Nigeria’s democratic health. “Tinubu wants to contest against himself, and that is concerning,” he said, labeling the PDP’s decline as “a sad day for democracy.”
Notable figures like Atiku, Obi, and Amaechi, who previously ran on separate party platforms in the 2023 elections, have now aligned within the ADC. This coalition also includes David Mark, Rauf Aregbesola, and Nasir El-Rufai, all regarded as potential presidential contenders under the ADC banner.
The ADC has announced plans for its national convention on April 14, 2026, following a series of ward and state congresses beginning on April 7.
