APC Wants Tinubu as Sole Candidate in 2027, Nigerians Will Resist — Dele Momodu
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dele Momodu, has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of making strategic moves aimed at ensuring that Bola Tinubu emerges as the only candidate on the ballot in the 2027 general elections.
Momodu made the claim on Thursday during an interview on Arise Television, monitored by Newsheadline.
The former presidential aspirant argued that the dominance of the APC across states does not intimidate the opposition, insisting that the party could still lose if elections were conducted today.
According to him, the ruling party’s control of 31 state governors does not automatically translate into electoral victory.
“If the election is held today, APC will be defeated,” Momodu said.
The Ovation Magazine publisher also criticized the conduct of the recent Area Council elections in the Federal Capital Territory, alleging excessive government involvement.
He claimed authorities imposed strict security measures and accused the territory’s minister of taking an unusually active role in the electoral process.
“The APC is trying to make sure that President Tinubu is the only candidate on the ballot,” Momodu said.
“They are trying to manoeuvre, but Nigerians are wiser than them. We are not worried or panicking in the ADC.”
Momodu further questioned the security arrangements during the council polls, stating that a curfew was reportedly declared across parts of the capital city.
“Just one election in a small city like FCT, they had to declare a curfew, and the minister of the FCT became the IGP, personally supervising polling stations across the city,” he added.
Momodu’s comments come amid growing political debate over the strength of Nigeria’s opposition parties and the likely dynamics of the 2027 general elections.
While the APC maintains strong political influence across many states, opposition figures continue to argue that voter sentiment could shift significantly before the next presidential contest.
