2027: We know how to stop Tinubu from getting second term - Dele Momodu

African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain, Dele Momodu, has asserted that the opposition knows how to prevent President Bola Tinubu from securing a second term in the 2027 general election.

Speaking on Arise Television’s Prime Time on  Wednesday night, October 14, Momodu stated that the opposition is working behind the scenes to challenge Tinubu’s re-election bid, though he declined to disclose their specific strategy.

“I can’t tell you about strategy in public. What we know is that once upon a time, Tinubu fought for himself to survive the second term as governor of Lagos State. So others are also working very hard behind the scenes,” he said. “We are not going to come in public and say this, but we know what to do to make sure that he does not get that second term.”

The Ovation Magazine publisher also questioned the credibility of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) under the current administration, alleging that the president had populated the electoral body with too many appointees from the South-West. He claimed that public trust in INEC to conduct a free and fair election is exceptionally low.

“If you ask an average Nigerian today about Tinubu, do you trust Tinubu to conduct a free and fair election? I can tell you, 90 per cent of them will say no,” Momodu noted.

“Nobody trusts Tinubu to run a free and fair election, including his own supporters.”

Addressing concerns over whether Tinubu would accept defeat, Momodu argued that the collective resolve of ordinary citizens would dictate the election's outcome, stating that everyday Nigerians cannot imagine the president serving another term.  

Furthermore, the ADC chieftain alleged that fear has paralyzed conventional checks and balances on the presidency, claiming that governors, judges, and legislators are too intimidated to challenge him.

“Governors are scared, judges are scared, legislators are scared. So, Tinubu has become a god that nobody is ready to face and say, ‘Oga, you’ve done your best. Please go home,’” Momodu said.