Tinubu–Atiku contest key battle of 2027 election – Dele Momodu

A staunch Atiku Abubakar supporter, Dele Momodu, has urged Nigerians to embrace national reconciliation, reorientation and reconstruction ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

In a post on X, Momodu described the expected contest between President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as the main battle of the 2027 polls.

He said the election “is expected to be a major fight between President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his biggest challenger, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar”.

According to him, another political force could emerge, as it did in 2023, but may not have enough strength to challenge the two leading figures.

Momodu said this reality makes it important for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to adopt a different political approach. He argued that the party should serve as a bridge between old and modern political ideas, as well as between experienced politicians and technocrats.

He also warned about rising tensions in the country, saying, “The present combustive tensions and absolute chaos cannot be allowed to continue. It will consume all of us.”

The Ovation publisher called for a return to issue-based politics and strong leadership, stating, “The time has come to retrace our steps and return to the days of robust ideas, ideologies and inspirational figures.”

He praised Nigeria’s early political leaders, including Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe, Sir Ahmadu Bello and Chief Obafemi Awolowo, saying they tried their best despite their imperfections.

Momodu further expressed concern about the current state of politics, claiming that “the politics of gangsterism has become unbearably malignant in our nation.”

He stressed the need for stronger unity between northern and southern Nigeria and concluded with a warning that urgent action is needed.

He said, “We must act before it is too late.”