A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dele Momodu, has cautioned that any split between former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, could significantly boost President Bola Tinubu’s chances of re-election in 2027.
Momodu recalled that Atiku and Obi finished second and third respectively in the 2023 presidential election, noting that a repeat of such division within the opposition would once again tilt the balance in Tinubu’s favour.
In a post on his X (formerly Twitter) handle, the publisher and politician praised Atiku’s consistency and resilience in his long-standing presidential ambition, describing it as admirable.
According to Momodu, history has shown that unity, political structure and voter enthusiasm are critical factors in winning elections, warning that fragmentation among opposition forces could reshape the electoral outcome yet again.
He wrote: “Buhari lost multiple times and even gave up at a point. But Atiku was always closer to the destination and has never given up. That’s admirable.
“He and Obi came after the other as 2nd and 3rd in 2023. Dividing them again will instantly give Tinubu an advantage. See the energy Obi has generated from his base to ADC.
“Atiku will re-energise his own base too and offer the formidable structures he’s been building steadily, meticulously and intentionally since about 1993, when he stepped down for Chief Moshood Abiola at the SDP presidential primary in Jos.”
Momodu’s remarks come amid ongoing conversations about possible alliances and realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections, with many observers insisting that opposition unity could be decisive in challenging the ruling party.
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