ENUGU, (VOICE OF NAIJA)- Publisher of Ovation Magazine, Dele Momodu, has thrown his weight behind a proposed joint presidential ticket between Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, declaring that such an alliance could reshape Nigeria’s political landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Momodu, an opposition chieftain, made the declaration on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Tuesday, where he assessed ongoing alignments among opposition figures and the growing tension within the ruling All Progressives Congress.
“I’d pair him (Atiku) with Peter Obi because they worked together in 2019, so they already share a similar temperament. Peter Obi came third in the last election, so you don’t have to work too hard to maintain and attract the same group of people who love him,” he said.
The former presidential aspirant argued that despite President Bola Tinubu’s efforts to consolidate power by rallying governors, ministers, and lawmakers, signs of unease remain visible within the APC.
“They (APC) 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,” he stated.
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“It is reality; let’s not hide behind one finger. 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,” Momodu added.
He went further to accuse the ruling party of suppressing dissent among its members, suggesting that internal criticism is being stifled.
“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. I pray for them; I wish them well because that is what they have chosen for themselves. I am telling you that Nigeria must be rescued,” he said.
Momodu also alleged that the APC was interfering with opposition activities, including attempts to frustrate political gatherings and legal processes.
“It’s insane,” he said, accusing the party of “blocking venues (for conventions), blocking courts.”
Despite concerns about cracks within opposition ranks, Momodu dismissed claims of division, insisting that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) remains united and increasingly attractive to Nigerians.
According to him, the mounting pressure and alleged obstacles are, in fact, boosting the party’s visibility as a credible alternative ahead of 2027.