Lagos APC Dismisses Dele Momodu’s 2027 Election Forecast as "Unrealistic Daydreaming"

Lagos APC spokesperson Seye Oladejo calls Dele Momodu’s 2027 election claims "wild speculation," asserting President Tinubu remains unstoppable.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 17, 2026, 7:02 AM EDT

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

Rejection of Opposition Alliances as "Political Gambles" The Lagos State arm of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has formally reacted to a series of political projections made by African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain Dele Momodu. Momodu had suggested that a unified front featuring former Vice President Atiku Abubakar alongside either Peter Obi or Rotimi Amaechi would unseat the incumbent. Seye Oladejo, the APC spokesperson for Lagos, countered this by labeling such statements as "premature" and "wildly unsupported" by the current socio-political realities in Nigeria.

Internal Crises in Opposition Camps Highlighted A significant portion of the APC’s rebuttal focused on what they described as a "crisis of confidence" within the opposition parties. Oladejo argued that many of the figures being touted as formidable challengers are currently struggling to maintain control within their own political bases. The party claimed that some projected candidates have faced internal resistance and lack the cohesion necessary to mount a serious electoral threat, rendering any suggestion of an imminent upset "politically unrealistic."

Focus on the "Renewed Hope Agenda" and Economic Recovery Despite the early 2027 permutations, the APC maintains that President Tinubu’s administration remains concentrated on the immediate implementation of the "Renewed Hope Agenda." The party spokesperson emphasized that the administration's focus is on stabilizing the national economy, addressing long-standing structural challenges, and strengthening security. According to the APC, the steady progress being made in these sectors is the most accurate barometer for future electoral success, rather than media conjectures.

Critique of Opposition "Grandstanding" and Lack of Direction The APC accused the opposition camp of indulging in "occasional grandstanding" rather than contributing constructively to national discourse. Oladejo stated that Nigerians are "discerning enough" to identify genuine leadership and expressed skepticism that the electorate would be swayed by an opposition characterized by disarray. The party suggested that those predicting a derailment of the current economic trajectory do not have the best interests of the country at heart.

Confidence in Continued Electoral Support The Lagos chapter expressed absolute confidence in President Tinubu’s "unstoppable" victory...