2027 Election: Dele Momodu Says ADC Knows How to Stop Tinubu’s Re-Election

African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain Dele Momodu has expressed confidence that the opposition party knows how to challenge President Bola Tinubu’s bid for a second term in the 2027 general election.

Momodu made the statement during an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time on Wednesday, saying the party was developing its plans behind the scenes. He declined to reveal the details, insisting that the ADC would not publicly disclose its political strategy.

“I can’t tell you about strategy in public. What we know is that once upon a time, Tinubu fought for himself to survive the second term as governor of Lagos State. So others are also working very hard behind the scenes,” he said.

The publisher of Ovation Magazine added that the party was determined to prevent Tinubu from winning another term in office. His remarks come as opposition figures and political parties position themselves ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

Momodu also questioned the credibility of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) under the current administration. He alleged that Tinubu had appointed too many people from the South-West to the electoral body, raising concerns about whether the next election would be free and fair.

“If you ask an average Nigerian today about Tinubu, do you trust Tinubu to conduct a free and fair election? I can tell you, 90 per cent of them will say no,” Momodu said, adding that even some of the president’s supporters doubted his commitment to a credible election. The figure was his own claim and was not supported by polling data in the supplied report.

The ADC chieftain also rejected the suggestion that Tinubu would refuse to accept an election defeat. He argued that the determination of ordinary Nigerians could influence the outcome, saying his confidence extended beyond the party itself.

Momodu further alleged that fear had weakened political checks on the president, claiming that some governors, judges and lawmakers were reluctant to challenge him. He also suggested that some people publicly backing Tinubu privately hoped he would lose the election. These remain Momodu’s allegations as political activity builds ahead of the 2027 polls.