The Digest:
Ovation publisher and African Democratic Congress chieftain Dele Momodu has called on the party to zone its 2027 presidential ticket to the north, arguing that a strategic approach is needed to defeat the All Progressives Congress. Speaking on Arise TV, Momodu cited the electoral victories of Muhammadu Buhari in 2015 and Donald Trump in the US as examples of winning through structure and coalition-building rather than sentiment. He named former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as his preferred candidate, noting that the north-east, which has not produced a president since Tafawa Balewa, would be strategic.Key Points:
- Momodu argues that defeating President Tinubu requires more than popularity—structure, coordination, and consensus are essential.
- He points to disaffection among former Buhari supporters, including Nasir El-Rufai and Abubakar Malami, as an opportunity for the ADC to capture northern voters.
- The ADC chieftain believes zoning the ticket to the north-east, Atiku's region, would be a strategic move.
- He cited US and Liberian elections to argue that age and perceived disadvantages do not necessarily determine electoral outcomes.
- Momodu has contested twice before, in 2011 and 2023, and speaks from experience about the challenges of unseating an incumbent.
Sources: TheCable
