Former presidential aspirant and media mogul Dele Momodu has made a bold prediction that could shake up Nigeria’s political landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Speaking on Channels Television last Sunday, March 15, Momodu declared that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu would face certain defeat if former Vice President Atiku Abubakar forms a strategic alliance with prominent southern politicians like Peter Obi or Rotimi Amaechi.
A North-South Alliance Could End Tinubu’s Power
The Ovation Magazine publisher didn’t mince words as he outlined what he believes would be a winning formula against the incumbent president. According to Momodu, a well-structured North-South coalition ticket with Atiku at the helm would deal a decisive blow to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
“I believe if we have a combination of Atiku, maybe with Peter Obi, maybe with Rotimi Amaechi, or any other person that comes from the South, Tinubu will be gone. It will be the end of Tinubu’s foundation, not the APC,” Momodu stated emphatically.
This assessment comes at a time when many Nigerians are closely watching political alignments and realignments ahead of the next election cycle. The economic challenges facing the nation under the current administration have intensified calls for a credible alternative come 2027.
Strange Bedfellows: Former Rivals Unite Under ADC
In what many political observers describe as an unexpected development, Atiku, Obi, and Amaechi – who ran against each other under different party platforms in the highly contested 2023 elections – have now found common ground within the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
This new alliance represents a significant shift in Nigeria’s political dynamics. These three heavyweights, who collectively garnered millions of votes in the last election, now share a common goal: to unseat President Tinubu in 2027.
However, there’s a potential hurdle. All three politicians reportedly harbour presidential ambitions for 2027, which could complicate efforts to present a unified front. The question on everyone’s lips is: who will step aside for whom?
ADC Gears Up for Crucial Convention
The ADC has already set the ball rolling for what promises to be a defining moment in the party’s history. The party has scheduled its national convention for April 14, 2026, with ward and state congresses set to begin on April 7.
These congresses will be critical in determining the party’s direction and potentially resolving the question of who emerges as the flagbearer for the 2027 presidential race.
What This Means for Nigerian Voters
For many Nigerians who feel disillusioned by the current economic hardship – from fuel subsidy removal to the floating naira policy and rising inflation – Momodu’s prediction offers a glimmer of hope for political change.
The possibility of a formidable opposition coalition has energized many citizens who believe Nigeria needs a new direction. However, skeptics point to Nigeria’s history of political alliances that promised much but delivered little.
As 2027 approaches, all eyes will be on how this unlikely alliance navigates internal ambitions while presenting a united front against the APC’s political machinery. Whether Dele Momodu’s prediction will come to pass remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: Nigerian politics is heating up, and the race for Aso Rock has already begun.
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