Nigeria Opposition Not Ready for 2027, Says Dele Momodu; Backs Atiku as Sole Challenger

The Digest:

Veteran journalist and ADC chieftain Dele Momodu has stated the opposition is fundamentally unprepared for the 2027 elections, arguing only Atiku Abubakar possesses the competitive edge to challenge President Bola Tinubu.

Key Points:

• Dele Momodu stated on Facebook that most opposition figures are "just not ready" for the 2027 presidential contest.
• He criticized their failure to unite behind a common strategy to challenge the incumbent, Bola Tinubu.
• Momodu identified former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as the only opposition leader with a serious, practical pursuit of power.
• He emphasized that defeating Tinubu requires a "stupendous war chest," nationwide structures, and deep ethnic and religious balancing.
• Momodu dismissed relying solely on social media appeal as insufficient for such a high-stakes electoral battle.
• This would be Atiku Abubakar's seventh attempt at the Nigerian presidency if he contests in 2027.
• Momodu concluded that the opposition's disarray suggests a resignation to Tinubu continuing in office.

Momodu's blunt assessment frames the coming electoral battle not as a mere contest, but as a test of strategic will, revealing how deep roots and resilience are non-negotiable for anyone hoping to withstand the gathering political storm.

Sources: Daily Post Nigeria, Dele Momodu's Facebook statement.