Dele Momodu Backs El-Rufai's Role in ADC Campaign Council
Dele Momodu, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), defended the appointment of former Governor Nasir El-Rufai as Deputy Chairman of the party's presidential campaign council, despite El-Rufai being in detention. Momodu made these remarks during a Friday appearance on Channels Television's *Morning Brief*.
He referred to El-Rufai as a "prisoner of conscience" and framed his appointment as a positive gesture rather than a disqualification. Momodu highlighted El-Rufai's decision to return to Nigeria knowing he would face arrest and dismissed concerns that his detention could be a political liability for the ADC.
He noted El-Rufai's significant influence in Northern Nigeria and recalled his active role in President Bola Tinubu's 2023 presidential campaign. Momodu emphasized the strategic importance of the Northwest region for any presidential bid as the ADC prepares its structure for the 2027 general elections.
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