Momodu also noted that the 2027 presidential election has turned into an “ethnic contest”.
By Kehinde Okeowo
A key member of Nigeria’s opposition coalition, Dele Momodu, has said all attempts to turn the country into “a one-party state or monarchical government” must be resisted.
He made the call on Wednesday in a now-trending post he shared on his official X page.
His statement followed the decisions of Enugu State governor, Peter Mbah, and his Bayelsa counterpart, Duoye Diri, to defect from the major opposition party, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
While Mbah has joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Nigerians are awaiting a similar declaration from Diri.
Reacting to the moves, Momodu noted that the 2027 presidential election has turned into an “ethnic contest.”
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He added that the votes of the opposition can only come from the likes of former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, Rabiu Kwankwaso, Aminu Tambuwal, Nasir El-Rufai, and Kano Emir, Mohammed Sanusi.
He further noted that elections are a game of numbers, adding that all aspirants should be allowed to contest party primaries.
Speaking via his verified social media handle, Momodu wrote: ”The 2027 Presidential election has patently, and obviously, become an ethnic contest and the votes for opposition can only come from the opposite direction where you have Atiku, Kwankwaso, Tambuwal, El-Rufai, and even Emir Sanusi (if he decides to step down from royalty to politics).
“The Southern aspirants should also not be disqualified as long as they are ready for a primary, since popularity can only be verified via contest or consensus amongst the major opposition groups.
“Everything must be done to discourage a one-party state or monarchical government.”
