Media mogul and veteran politician Dele Momodu has sent a powerful message of unity to Nigeria’s opposition figures, stating that he is ready to throw his full weight behind any one of the country’s most prominent political heavyweights if they secure the presidential ticket of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the 2027 general elections.
In a candid interview published on January 16, 2026, the Ovation International publisher and former presidential aspirant named former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi, former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi, and ex-Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal as leaders he would wholeheartedly support under the ADC platform.
Momodu emphasized the urgent need for a strong, united opposition front capable of challenging the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the next presidential race. He argued that personal ambitions must give way to collective strategy if Nigeria is to experience meaningful political change.
He said: “If Atiku, Peter Obi, Amaechi or Tambuwal emerges as the candidate of the ADC, I will support them without hesitation. We cannot continue to fragment our strength. The time has come for opposition leaders to come together under one strong platform that can truly deliver the change Nigerians desperately need.”
The statement is significant as it comes amid growing speculation about possible realignments and mergers among opposition parties ahead of 2027. The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has recently gained renewed attention following high-profile defections and discussions about its potential as a rallying point for anti-APC forces.
Momodu, who contested the 2023 presidency under the ADC before stepping down, reiterated his belief that no single individual can defeat the incumbent machinery alone. He called for maturity, sacrifice, and strategic consensus among opposition leaders to avoid a repeat of the vote-splitting that characterized the 2023 presidential election.
His comments have already generated widespread reactions on social media, with supporters of the named politicians praising the spirit of unity while others question whether such a coalition is realistic given past rivalries, egos, and regional interests.
As Nigeria’s political temperature continues to rise, Dele Momodu’s open endorsement offer adds fresh momentum to conversations about opposition consolidation. Whether the big names he mentioned will respond positively or pursue individual paths remains to be seen, but the media icon has made it clear: he is ready to rally behind whoever emerges as the ADC’s consensus candidate in the battle to unseat the ruling party in 2027.
The coming months will reveal if this call for unity will translate into concrete alliances or remain just another voice in the crowded chorus of political rhetoric.
In a candid interview published on January 16, 2026, the Ovation International publisher and former presidential aspirant named former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi, former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi, and ex-Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal as leaders he would wholeheartedly support under the ADC platform.
Momodu emphasized the urgent need for a strong, united opposition front capable of challenging the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the next presidential race. He argued that personal ambitions must give way to collective strategy if Nigeria is to experience meaningful political change.
He said: “If Atiku, Peter Obi, Amaechi or Tambuwal emerges as the candidate of the ADC, I will support them without hesitation. We cannot continue to fragment our strength. The time has come for opposition leaders to come together under one strong platform that can truly deliver the change Nigerians desperately need.”
The statement is significant as it comes amid growing speculation about possible realignments and mergers among opposition parties ahead of 2027. The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has recently gained renewed attention following high-profile defections and discussions about its potential as a rallying point for anti-APC forces.
Momodu, who contested the 2023 presidency under the ADC before stepping down, reiterated his belief that no single individual can defeat the incumbent machinery alone. He called for maturity, sacrifice, and strategic consensus among opposition leaders to avoid a repeat of the vote-splitting that characterized the 2023 presidential election.
His comments have already generated widespread reactions on social media, with supporters of the named politicians praising the spirit of unity while others question whether such a coalition is realistic given past rivalries, egos, and regional interests.
As Nigeria’s political temperature continues to rise, Dele Momodu’s open endorsement offer adds fresh momentum to conversations about opposition consolidation. Whether the big names he mentioned will respond positively or pursue individual paths remains to be seen, but the media icon has made it clear: he is ready to rally behind whoever emerges as the ADC’s consensus candidate in the battle to unseat the ruling party in 2027.
The coming months will reveal if this call for unity will translate into concrete alliances or remain just another voice in the crowded chorus of political rhetoric.
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