Dele Momodu Urges ADC to Prioritize Northern Strategy and Collective Leadership to Challenge Tinubu in 2027

Dele Momodu warns ADC that Atiku or Peter Obi do not own the party, urging a strategic focus on the North to defeat President Tinubu in 2027.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 25, 2026, 7:13 AM EDT

Source: The information in this article was sourced from Naija News

The Reality of Defeating a Formidable Incumbent

Dele Momodu, a prominent member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and veteran media entrepreneur, has issued a sobering assessment of the political landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a recent television interview on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, Momodu stressed that public enthusiasm and brilliant ideas alone are insufficient to unseat President Bola Tinubu. Describing the incumbent as a "formidable" opponent, Momodu argued that the opposition must move beyond "noise" and focus on the cold mechanics of electoral victory: structure, monitoring, and massive financial resources.

A Rejection of Individual Party Ownership

Addressing internal party dynamics, Momodu asserted that the ADC remains a collective entity rather than a vehicle for any specific political titan. He explicitly stated that neither former Vice President Atiku Abubakar nor former Anambra Governor Peter Obi "owns" the party. According to Momodu, the ADC's presidential ticket will be determined by strategic necessity rather than the dictates of any single individual. He emphasized that while the party has access to experienced contenders who "understand the challenges" of a national campaign, the ultimate decision must serve the party’s broader goal of institutional victory.

Identifying the Strategic "Battleground" in the North

One of the most significant aspects of Momodu's counsel was his recommendation that the ADC focus its primary political energy on Northern Nigeria. He pointed toward a growing sense of abandonment among those who originally worked for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), suggesting that internal crises and dissatisfaction within the North present a unique opening for the opposition. Momodu advised the ADC to be "technical" about the game, noting that since they cannot currently match Tinubu’s existing financial chest or established structure, they must outperform the ruling party in sheer political strategy.