Dele Momodu releases poster depicting him as Atiku’s 2027 running mate

Publisher and politician Dele Momodu posted a campaign-style poster on Facebook on Monday, depicting himself as the running mate of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

Along with the image, Momodu urged national reconciliation, re‑orientation and reconstruction.

He described the upcoming election as likely to pit President Bola Tinubu against Atiku Abubakar, whom he identified as the main challengers.

Momodu said the African Democratic Congress (ADC) should adopt a new political strategy that bridges the gap between older and younger leaders, as well as between seasoned politicians and technocrats.

“It promises to be the battle of the Tians. A third force, hopefully, may show up, like it did in 2023, but not with enough fire power and tenacity to upstage, and obliterate, the two elder statesmen,” he said.

He argued that such a strategy would promote national unity and address Nigeria’s growing political and social tensions.

The Ovation magazine publisher also emphasized the need for stronger cooperation between Northern and Southern Nigeria, warning that the country’s current challenges could worsen if political leaders fail to act.

He called for a return to issue‑based politics and leadership inspired by the ideals of Nigeria’s founding fathers, including Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, Sir Ahmadu Bello and Chief Obafemi Awolowo.