2027: Dele Momodu lobbies ADC to consider him as Atiku’s running mate

Former presidential aspirant, Dele Momodu, has urged the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to nominate him as the running mate to the party’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, for the 2027 presidential election.

Momodu said a ticket comprising Atiku from the North and himself from the South would provide a strong platform to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

He urged the party to depart from traditional politics.

Momodu made the call in a statement posted on his ‘X’ handle accompanied by an infographic outlining how the ADC could win the presidential election if he were selected as the party’s vice-presidential candidate.

In the infographic, which has his photograph and that of Atiku inserted in a map of Nigeria, the journalist said, “The ATTRACTION OF ATIKU ABUBAKAR/DELE MOMODU TICKET,” apparently trying to highlight the merit of running with the former vice president.

He listed his qualities under the slogan, “THE RIGHT CHOICE FOR A GREATER NIGERIA,” “VOTE ADC.” as “No Political baggage,” “Global brand,” “Youth-friendly,” Media Icon Creator,” Edo/Osun parentage,” Well Educated,” “Affable” Reasonable” Detrabilised,” and “Benevolent.”

Momodu, 66, had unsuccessfully run for president on the National Conscience Party (NCP) ticket in 2011. In 2023, he again declared his interest in the presidential race on the PDP platform but dropped out.

Although born in Ile-Ife, Osun State, his father, Jacob Momodu, hailed from Ihevbe in Edo State, while his mother was an indigene of Osun State.