Momodu: Obi-Atiku Joint Ticket Only Way to Beat Tinubu in 2027

Opposition Alliance Could Challenge Tinubu’s 2027 Presidential Bid, Says Dele Momodu

Former presidential candidate Dele Momodu believes a joint ticket between Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar represents the strongest opposition strategy to defeat President Bola Tinubu in 2027. Momodu made this assessment in a recent Facebook post responding to comments from presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga.

The media mogul argues that President Tinubu has already consolidated political support across southern Nigeria. This regional stronghold creates a significant electoral advantage for the incumbent president heading into the next election cycle.

Momodu’s strategic analysis emphasizes the need for “northern muscle” in opposition politics. He suggests that combining Obi’s southeastern appeal with Abubakar’s northern political base could create a formidable challenge to Tinubu’s re-election prospects.

The proposed alliance would unite two major opposition figures who competed separately in the 2023 presidential election. Peter Obi, representing the Labour Party, and Atiku Abubakar of the People’s Democratic Party both finished behind Tinubu in the contentious race.

Momodu’s commentary reflects ongoing discussions within Nigeria’s opposition about coalition-building strategies. Political analysts have debated whether fragmented opposition parties can effectively challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress without forming strategic partnerships.

The 2027 election remains nearly three years away, but political positioning has already begun. Momodu’s proposal highlights the complex regional dynamics that continue to shape Nigerian presidential politics and the mathematical challenges facing opposition candidates.

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