Publisher and politician Dele Momodu has shared a campaign-style poster on social media suggesting himself as the running mate to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
Momodu posted the image on his Facebook page on Monday, alongside a message calling for national reconciliation, reorientation, and reconstruction.
He also described the 2027 presidential race as a likely contest between President Bola Tinubu and Atiku Abubakar, whom he identified as the leading contenders.
According to him, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) should adopt a fresh political strategy that bridges the gap between older and younger generations of leaders, as well as between seasoned politicians and technocrats.
“It promises to be the battle of the Tians. A third force, hopefully, may show up, like it did in 2023, but not with enough fire power and tenacity to upstage, and obliterate, the two elder statesmen,” he said.
He argued that such a strategy would help foster national unity and address the country’s growing political and social tensions.
The Ovation magazine publisher also stressed the need for stronger cooperation between Northern and Southern Nigeria, warning that the country’s current challenges could worsen if political leaders fail to act.
He called for a return to issue-based politics and leadership inspired by the ideals of Nigeria’s founding fathers, including Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, Sir Ahmadu Bello and Chief Obafemi Awolowo.
