A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dele Momodu, has claimed that former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, is the only opposition leader prepared to challenge President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election.
Naijaonpoint reports that Momodu, in a post via his 𝕏 handle on Tuesday, questioned how opposition presidential aspirants intend to defeat Tinubu when they have yet to agree on a unified strategy.
The veteran journalist maintained that Atiku remains the only contender with the structure and seriousness required for the 2027 race, adding that other opposition figures are not ready.
He wrote, “I often wonder how some opposition Presidential aspirants can think of knocking out PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU in 2027 (that’s barely one year away) when they have not even come together to agree on a common strategy. Let me emphasize that contesting for the highest office in any country is no child’s place.
“The only opposition leader who’s meticulously and practically pursuing his dreams, (and this will be his 7th attempt) and seems to understand what it takes to be competitive, is ALHAJI ATIKU ABUBAKAR (GCON). Winning against a ruthless competitor is going to take more than social media appeal. It would require a stupendous war chest (some gambling is involved), extensive and nationwide structures, religious balancing and overwhelming support from ethnic groups…
“As for me and my house, many of the opposition figures are just not ready. It is either they’ve given up on their dreams or they don’t mind TINUBU continuing with this charade of a government.”
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