Veteran journalist and former presidential aspirant Dele Momodu has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of attempting to position President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the only viable candidate in the 2027 general elections.
Momodu made the remarks during an interview on Arise Television on Thursday, where he dismissed the APC’s claim of having the backing of 31 governors. According to him, the figure does not intimidate opposition parties.
He also claimed that if elections were conducted today, the ruling party would likely face defeat at the polls.
Momodu further criticised the handling of the recent Federal Capital Territory Area Council elections, describing the situation as a sign of desperation by the ruling party.
According to him, authorities implemented unusually strict measures during the election period.
“Just one election in a small city like FCT, they had to declare a curfew, and the minister of the FCT became the IGP, personally supervising polling stations across the city,” he said.
The media figure also alleged that the APC is working behind the scenes to weaken political opposition ahead of the 2027 elections.
“The APC is trying to make sure that President Tinubu is the only candidate on the ballot. They are trying to manoeuvre, but Nigerians are wiser than them. We are not worried or panicking in the ADC,” Momodu added.
