Dele Momodu, the prominent journalist and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) who was formerly a presidential aspirant under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has voiced strong skepticism regarding the readiness of the Nigerian opposition to mount a serious challenge against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election.
Momodu took to his verified X handle on Tuesday, the 2nd of December, 2025, to make the assertion, specifically questioning the viability of any opposition candidate who lacks a unified strategy against the incumbent.
He suggested that the current fragmentation and lack of consensus among opposition hopefuls undermine their electoral potential.
He wrote: “I often wonder how some opposition Presidential aspirants can think of knocking out President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027, when they have not even come together to agree on a common strategy.”
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Momodu stressed the gravity of the political contest, stating that running for the nation’s highest office is a task of immense seriousness: “Let me emphasize that contesting for the highest office in any country is no child’s place.”
In his critical assessment of the political landscape, Momodu singled out one figure as possessing the necessary organization and commitment for the forthcoming race.
He maintained: “The only opposition leader who seems to understand what it takes to be competitive is Alhaji Atiku Abubakar.”