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- Ethnic Contest in the 2027 Presidential Election
- Sources of Opposition Votes
- Embracing Healthy Competition
- Discouraging a One-Party State
A prominent figure in the opposition coalition, Dele Momodu, has stated that the 2027 presidential election has clearly transformed into an ethnic contest.
Momodu mentioned that the opposition's votes are likely to come from notable figures such as former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Rabiu Kwankwaso, Aminu Tambuwal, Nasir El-Rufai, and Kano Emir, Mohammed Sanusi.
He emphasized that elections are fundamentally a numbers game, asserting that as a democrat, he welcomes robust electoral competition.
In a post on X, Momodu expressed that all efforts to convert Nigeria into a one-party state must be opposed.
He stated: “The 2027 Presidential election has evidently turned into an ethnic contest, and the votes for the opposition can only emerge from figures like Atiku, Kwankwaso, Tambuwal, El-Rufai, and even Emir Sanusi (should he choose to transition from royalty to politics).
“Southern candidates should not be excluded as long as they are prepared for a primary, since popularity can only be established through competition or consensus among the major opposition factions.
“We must take every possible action to prevent the establishment of a one-party state or a monarchical government.”
What does Dele Momodu believe about the 2027 presidential election?
Momodu argues that the election is fundamentally about numbers and that he supports healthy electoral competition.
How does Momodu view the role of Southern aspirants in the election?
He asserts that their popularity can only be validated through competition or consensus among the major opposition groups.
What is Momodu's stance on a one-party state?
He calls for all efforts to discourage such political structures in the country.
