By Adesakin Adefemi
Publisher of Ovation Magazine and opposition chieftain Dele Momodu has expressed support for a potential joint presidential ticket between Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi on the platform of the African Democratic Congress ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Momodu made the remarks on Tuesday during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today. He assessed the evolving political landscape and what he described as growing alignment among opposition figures.
He said he would pair Atiku with Peter Obi because both worked together in 2019 and already shared a similar temperament. He noted that Obi placed third in the last election and retained a strong base of supporters.
The former presidential aspirant used the interview to criticise the ruling All Progressives Congress. He alleged that the party was under pressure despite President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s efforts to consolidate support among governors, ministers, and lawmakers.
“They cannot believe that we will have maybe four or five major opposition leaders in the country, and some people will go and put fire in their houses so that none of them will be strong enough to stand against the leader,” Momodu said.
He added that the reality of the situation should not be ignored. “I keep saying it, Tinubu, today, despite gathering all the governors, ministers, legislators, and what have you, you can see the obvious panic in the party,” he said.
Momodu further accused the APC of suppressing dissent within its ranks. He claimed that members are reluctant to speak out openly. “Wherever dictatorship thrives, everybody keeps quiet. The majority of my friends are in APC. I pity them. Sometimes, they just look like slaves. They grumble behind the master, but they dare not speak up,” he stated.
He also alleged interference in political processes, claiming the APC was attempting to frustrate opposition activities. He said the ruling party was blocking venues for conventions and blocking courts. He described the situation as insane and said Nigeria must be rescued.
Despite the concerns he raised, Momodu maintained that the developments were inadvertently strengthening the ADC’s visibility and appeal among Nigerians.
He dismissed fears of internal divisions within the opposition party. He insisted that the ADC remains united as it brings together prominent political figures ahead of the 2027 elections.
