Politics
Why 2027 presidential election will be two horse race-ADC chieftain
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dele Momodu, has called for national reconciliation, re-orientation and reconstruction as political activities ahead of the 2027 presidential election begin to gather momentum.
Momodu said the 2027 contest is expected to be dominated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, describing the anticipated race as a major political battle between two of Nigeria’s most prominent political figures.
According to him, although a third-force movement could emerge as witnessed during the 2023 election, it may lack the political strength and influence required to displace the leading contenders.
The publisher and politician urged the ADC to adopt a new approach to politics by positioning itself as a bridge between old and modern political traditions, as well as between experienced politicians and technocrats.
He said such a combination would provide the country with a balanced leadership model capable of addressing growing national challenges and reducing divisions across ethnic and religious lines.
Momodu expressed concern over what he described as rising tensions and disorder in the country, warning that the situation could worsen if urgent steps are not taken to promote unity and national cohesion.
He also called for a return to issue-based politics driven by ideas, ideology and visionary leadership, lamenting what he termed the decline of the values championed by Nigeria’s founding fathers.
Referring to leaders such as Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, Sir Ahmadu Bello and Chief Obafemi Awolowo, Momodu said their contributions laid important foundations for the nation despite their imperfections.
He further criticized the increasing influence of political gangsterism, describing it as a dangerous trend that threatens Nigeria’s democratic development.
The ADC stalwart stressed the need to rebuild trust between the North and the South and urged political leaders and citizens alike to take proactive steps toward national unity before the situation deteriorates further.
“We must act before it is too late,” he said.