Momodu Claims Tinubu Lacks Trust for 2027 Elections

Dele Momodu, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), claimed that President Bola Tinubu is not trusted to conduct a free and fair election in 2027, even by his supporters. During an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time, Momodu expressed that fear has paralyzed governors, judges, and legislators from challenging Tinubu's leadership, alleging that he has become a figure that political office holders are reluctant to confront.

Momodu stated that approximately 90 percent of Nigerians would not trust Tinubu with the electoral process, attributing this lack of confidence to his appointments to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), particularly the predominance of appointees from the South-West. He expressed optimism that ordinary Nigerians would play a crucial role in the 2027 election outcome and mentioned that the ADC has strategies to prevent Tinubu from securing a second term, although he did not disclose specific plans.

Momodu dismissed concerns about Tinubu potentially refusing to accept defeat in the upcoming election.