Momodu Says Tinubu Faces Unprecedented Hatred, North Support Gone for 2027
What happened: ADC chieftain Dele Momodu said hatred toward President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential election is unprecedented, and that Tinubu has lost support across the North. Speaking with Rufai Oseni, Momodu said Tinubu must first secure the mandatory 25 percent vote spread and win at least 25 states to win. He noted Tinubu’s 2023 win relied on northern backing, which is now gone, and added that even Tinubu’s home state of Osun rejected him before and will likely do so again.
Why it matters: Momodu’s comments highlight growing opposition to Tinubu from both opposition parties and members of his own party, suggesting a challenging path to re-election. The claim that Tinubu lacks northern support challenges the traditional electoral math that has delivered victories to northern-backed candidates since 2015. If true, it signals a potential shift in Nigeria’s political landscape and raises questions about Tinubu’s path to re-election without broad geographic appeal.
What you should know: Momodu also dismissed the prospects of other northern candidates like Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, claiming they cannot mobilize northern support to defeat Tinubu. The 2027 election remains over a year away, and alliances may shift. Voters should monitor party primaries, coalition talks, and any shifts in northern political alignments as the election approaches.