Dele Momodu, prominent African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain, predicts that a failure of opposition leaders Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi to unite will deliver President Bola Tinubu a decisive advantage in the 2027 presidential race. Momodu stresses that fragmented opposition efforts leave Tinubu unchallenged, echoing ongoing PDP and Labour Party rifts amid APC's rising momentum in states like Kogi and Rivers.
Momodu argues only Atiku possesses the structure, experience, and resources for a credible 2027 fight against Tinubu, faulting other aspirants for lacking nationwide appeal or strategy. He dismisses social media hype as insufficient against APC's war chest and incumbency, urging opposition unity to avoid handing Tinubu a "charade" extension. This analysis ties into recent APC e-registration drives showcasing party growth under Tinubu.
Atiku's seventh bid stands alone as competitive, while Obi's indecision risks ADC splits and weakens anti-Tinubu coalitions, per Momodu's posts and interviews. Without ethnic balancing and merged structures, opposition faces inevitable defeat, mirroring 2023 vote splits that favored Tinubu. Momodu positions Atiku as Nigeria's best-prepared leader, contrasting ADC's internal debates with APC's consolidation.
Tinubu benefits from opposition paralysis, bolstered by figures like Wike mocking PDP heavyweights and Yahaya Bello rallying support, signaling South-South and North-Central APC dominance. Momodu laments rivals' unreadiness, predicting divine or destined outcomes but warning disunity guarantees Tinubu's retention amid economic reforms. This forecast amplifies calls for opposition realignment before primaries lock in separate tickets.