Momodu Defends Atiku Against Calls for Younger Candidates
Dele Momodu, a prominent member of the African Democratic Congress, responded to critics of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, who have called for him to withdraw from the 2027 presidential race in favor of younger candidates. Momodu characterized the campaign against Abubakar as "unbridled chicanery" and emphasized that the focus should be on holding the government accountable rather than attacking Abubakar.
He referenced several global leaders, including former U.S. Presidents Donald Trump and Joe Biden, as well as Nelson Mandela and Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, to argue that age does not disqualify individuals from effective leadership.
Momodu's remarks followed a viral video of Zekeri Idri Jnr, who urged Abubakar to yield to younger candidates, stating that no young Nigerian would vote for an 80-year-old candidate. Momodu's defense highlights the ongoing debate regarding age and leadership in Nigeria's political landscape as the 2027 elections approach.
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