Atiku Is Not A Foolish Old Man – Momodu Dismisses Obi-Kwankwaso Alliance

A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dele Momodu, has downplayed the Peter Obi-Rabiu Kwankwaso alliance.

Speaking on Tuesday during an appearance on Arise Television, he stated that former vice president Atiku Abubakar cannot be bullied out of the presidential race.

“This campaign against Atiku is well-coordinated. He’s not a foolish old man; he knows that what he has built delicately, meticulously, and tenaciously, he will see it to the end. That is his business. You cannot bully him out of a contest; it is his right. If he is going against the constitution, I will not support him, but he has not done anything to go against the constitution of Nigeria,” he stated.

Questioning why Atiku is consistently being asked to step down for Obi, he recalled that the former vice president selected Obi as his running mate in 2019, yet the ticket still lost the election.

“Why can’t Obi be his Vice President? He brought Obi as VP running mate in 2019; they did not win. So, why the hurry that it must be only Obi?,” he quizzed.

Commenting on the growing popularity of Obi among young Nigerians, the ADC chieftain warned against elevating any single politician to the status of a political saviour, insisting that Nigeria has many qualified individuals capable of leading the country.

“I still don’t understand why everybody is acting like we have a Jesus Christ in our hands and if we don’t support him, we’re all going to perish. I disagree with you on that. Go and check the records of each and every one of the aspirants in the ADC,” he maintained.

Dismissing calls for Atiku to step down for Peter Obi, Momodu called the suggestion disrespectful, insisting Atiku’s long political career makes him a legitimate contender and support for any candidate ahead of 2027 remains a free political choice.

“I will support my Atiku. You are disrespecting people, right, by even suggesting that he should step down for Obi; it’s an insult,” he stressed.