A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, Dele Momodu, has expressed confidence that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar could defeat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election.
Momodu stated that political dynamics in Northern Nigeria may favour Atiku, noting that the region could rally behind him in a manner similar to the support it previously gave to the late former President Muhammadu Buhari.
Speaking during an appearance on Sunday Politics on Channels Television, the former presidential aspirant said Atiku has been positioning himself for the presidency for many years, dating back to 1999 and even earlier when he stepped down for MKO Abiola.
He said: “On who will be able to defeat Tinubu, I have always said it and it’s not a secret that today after Buhari in the North, they have a queuing system from analysis.
“From Atiku, even those who did not like Atiku before, he is beginning to smell like roses to them because the enemy of your enemy is your friend.
“So Atiku, if he runs, he has prepared forever just like Donald Trump prepared forever. They said Trump is old and like joke he is doing his second term now.
“Atiku started from 1993 when he stepped down for MKO Abiola and that’s where my fascination for him started from and he’s there waiting.
“His people will support him and defend their votes. Rigging is impossible when you talk about the overwhelming majority.”
