2027 Presidency: Only a Northerner Can Defeat Tinubu – Dele Momodu Declares
Renowned journalist and PDP stalwart, Dele Momodu, has stated that only a strong northern candidate can successfully challenge President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election.
Speaking during an interview on Arise TV’s The Morning Show on April 30, 2025, Momodu argued that any southern aspirant hoping to unseat Tinubu would be “wasting their time.” According to him, the current political climate and voting patterns suggest that the North holds the key to any credible opposition effort…….CONTINUE READING
“If you want to defeat President Tinubu, the only way to do it is to go to the North,” Momodu said. “Anybody from the South who tries it will be wasting their time.”
Momodu dismissed claims that the PDP is unfair to the South, noting that the party had previously produced two southern presidents—Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan. He maintained that the PDP has a better track record of national balance compared to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
He also emphasized the need for a candidate who can appeal across Nigeria’s regional and religious divides, insisting that the North still carries the voting strength to challenge the incumbent effectively.
When asked about the possibility of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar defecting to the APC, Momodu dismissed the notion as unfounded. He described Atiku as a loyal democrat and a consistent figure within the PDP.
He also criticized the recent defection of former Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa to the APC, calling it premature and opportunistic.
Momodu further responded to APC spokesman Bayo Onanuga, who had described opposition coalition talks as “dead on arrival.” He asserted that a serious challenge to the Tinubu administration must begin with unity in the North and strategic alliances among opposition forces.
With political maneuverings already heating up, Dele Momodu’s comments highlight the growing tension and strategic calculations within the opposition camp. As 2027 approaches, the race for Nigeria’s top seat promises to be fiercely contested — with regional loyalty and political alliances playing a decisive role.
