Media entrepreneur and politician Dele Momodu has claimed that President Bola Tinubu could lose power in 2027 if a strong opposition coalition emerges. Momodu believes the outcome could change dramatically if former Vice President Atiku Abubakar joins forces with a leading southern politician.
The Tinubu 2027 election prediction was made during a television interview that has since sparked widespread discussion across the country. Momodu shared his view while appearing on Channels Television’s political programme on Sunday.
During the discussion, he argued that a united opposition ticket could reshape the political landscape.
According to him, a combination of Atiku Abubakar and a southern running mate would attract broad support across Nigeria.
“I believe if we have a combination of Atiku, maybe with Peter Obi, maybe with Rotimi Amaechi, or any other person that comes from the South, Tinubu will be gone. It will be the end of Tinubu’s foundation, not the APC,” he said.
The statement quickly drew attention because it suggested a possible realignment of political forces ahead of the next presidential race. Meanwhile, discussions about opposition alliances have already begun within Nigeria’s political space.
Former presidential candidates Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, and Rotimi Amaechi have all contested national elections under different parties in the past.
However, they are now linked through the African Democratic Congress, which is positioning itself as a major opposition platform. Moreover, several other prominent politicians are also associated with the growing coalition.
Figures such as David Mark, Nasir El-Rufai, and Rauf Aregbesola are among those reportedly involved in ongoing consultations. During the interview, Momodu also defended Atiku’s long political career despite several unsuccessful presidential attempts. He argued that persistence often pays off in politics and cited an international example.
“From my analysis, Atiku Abubakar even those who didn’t like Atiku before now he’s smelling like roses, because the enemy of your enemy is your friend. He has prepared forever, just like Donald Trump was preparing forever. People said Donald Trump is old, and like a joke, he is doing his second term now,” Momodu said.
Meanwhile, Momodu expressed concern about what he described as weakening opposition parties. He criticised the growing number of defections from the Peoples Democratic Party to the ruling All Progressives Congress.
According to him, this development could harm democratic competition in the country.
“Tinubu wants to contest against himself, and it doesn’t make sense to me,” he said. He also described the decline of major opposition parties as “a sad day for democracy.”
Meanwhile, the African Democratic Congress is preparing for its next major political event. The party has announced plans for a national convention scheduled for April 14, 2026. Before that, ward and state congresses are expected to begin on April 7. These activities are expected to shape the party’s leadership structure and determine its strategy ahead of the next election cycle.
