Dele Momodu says an ADC-led opposition ticket with Atiku, Peter Obi, or Rotimi Amaechi could end Bola Tinubu’s presidency in Nigeria’s 2027 election
Dele Momodu, a prominent figure in the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has suggested that an opposition coalition featuring Atiku Abubakar and a notable southern politician could potentially unseat President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general election.
Momodu highlighted that a combined ticket with Atiku and figures like Peter Obi or Rotimi Amaechi could significantly weaken the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
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“I am convinced that if we have a partnership with Atiku, possibly with Peter Obi, perhaps with Rotimi Amaechi, or any other individual from the South, Tinubu will be finished. This would mark the end of Tinubu’s foundation, not the APC,” Momodu said during an appearance on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics.
He further stressed that Atiku’s long-standing political ambition and experience make him a formidable candidate should he secure the opposition’s nomination.
“Based on my assessment, Atiku Abubakar – even among those who previously opposed him is now being viewed favorably, as the enemy of your enemy is your friend,” Momodu added.
Momodu also expressed concern over defections from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC under Tinubu’s leadership, describing it as “a tragic day for democracy” that could endanger political balance if the PDP loses its strongholds.
The ADC chieftain emphasized that unity among opposition leaders from different regions is crucial to mounting a credible challenge to the APC in 2027.
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“Atiku, Obi and Amaechi, who were affiliated with different parties during the 2023 elections, have now united in their efforts aimed at challenging the ruling APC in the 2027 general election,” Momodu concluded.
