Dele Momodu, a high-ranking member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has criticized Nigerian politicians for relying on zoning as their primary tactic to secure the presidency in the upcoming 2027 elections. Speaking on Arise Television’s ‘Prime Time’ program on Tuesday, the Ovation Magazine publisher argued that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and President Bola Tinubu are aware that without emphasizing zoning, their electoral success would be uncertain.
Momodu described the zoning debate as a diversion that prevents Nigerians from focusing on the country’s pressing challenges. He stated, “Politicians treat zoning as the sole qualification to become president. It is a distraction, and I confidently assert that this is not what we need right now.” He emphasized that winning elections requires strategy, not just zoning, but acknowledged the right of those who support zoning to their opinion.