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2027 election will be over for Tinubu, Momodu predicts Atiku's strategy

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  • Dele Momodu, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, predicted a challenging 2027 presidential election for President Bola Tinubu.
  • Momodu believes Atiku Abubakar can win by securing Northern votes and performing well in the South, referencing constitutional requirements for victory.
  • He suggested Tinubu is trying to eliminate competitors, particularly Atiku, and noted a strategic consolidation of support for Abubakar in the North.

African Democratic Congress chieftain Dele Momodu has forecast a difficult 2027 presidential election for President Bola Tinubu. Momodu expressed confidence that the ADC's candidate, Atiku Abubakar, could defeat both Tinubu and Peter Obi.

As I predicted, Atiku will win the majority of the North, and if he is able to compete favourably in the South, it will be over for President Tinubu and Peter Obi.

— Dele MomoduMomodu outlined his strategy for Atiku Abubakar's potential victory in the 2027 presidential election.

Momodu outlined his strategy, stating Abubakar would win the majority of Northern votes. If he also competes effectively in the South, Momodu believes it will be "over" for Tinubu and Obi. He projected Abubakar would secure at least 25% of votes in 26 states, dominating the North where most votes are concentrated. Momodu referenced Nigeria's constitutional requirements for winning the presidency, which include securing the highest number of votes and at least 25% in two-thirds of the states.

Atiku will secure at least 25% of the votes in 26 states while also dominating the North, which is where the bulk of the votes are.

— Dele MomoduMomodu detailed his projections for Atiku Abubakar's vote share and regional dominance.

Momodu suggested Tinubu is attempting to eliminate parties, especially to counter Abubakar. He highlighted a strategic move in the North to ensure no strong leader competes against Abubakar, unlike in 2023. He noted that Kwankwaso is now Abubakar's running mate, and the North is not playing second fiddle. Momodu compared this to the South treating anyone competing against Tinubu as a traitor.

Once you get voluminous votes from the north, it will leave the south limping. That’s why Tinubu is desperate to make sure that they delete some parties. Especially because of Atiku.

— Dele MomoduMomodu commented on President Tinubu's alleged actions and the strategic importance of the North.

He added that Abubakar would then focus on the South, predicting strong competition in states like Osun. This prediction comes despite Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke's endorsements of the president. Momodu asserted that the people of Osun, not the governor, would decide the election outcome. These comments emerge as political figures prepare for the 2027 general elections.

The north has already played a strategic thing this time. That move is so strategic that they made sure there is no strong leader competing against Atiku in the north.

— Dele MomoduMomodu explained the political dynamics in the North concerning Atiku Abubakar's candidacy.
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Originally published by The Punch in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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