Dele Momodu, a prominent figure in the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has cast doubt on former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s ability to secure victory over Peter Obi in primary elections. In a recent interview on Channels Television’s ‘The Morning Brief’, Momodu argued that Atiku’s path to the ticket is far from assured.
Speaking ahead of the 2027 general elections, Momodu addressed Obi’s recent defection from the ADC to the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC). He emphasized that no candidate can be certain of retaining their previous supporters. ‘There is no guarantee that Atiku will defeat Obi at the primaries,’ Momodu stated. ‘Obi is not my enemy. It’s good that he goes and tests his popularity elsewhere. But you cannot force Atiku.’
Momodu further questioned the assumptions about voter loyalty, pointing out that political dynamics can shift dramatically. ‘How are you sure that Atiku will retain all those who voted for him the last time? What is the guarantee that Obi and Kwankwaso are the only people who will retain all those who voted for them?’ He also suggested that President Tinubu’s support could dwindle, saying, ‘Tinubu today, if he allows a free and fair election, might not even get three million votes.’