A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dele Momodu, has warned Nigerians against placing all their political hopes for the 2027 presidential election on former Labour Party candidate Peter Obi.
Speaking during an interview on ARISE NEWS, Momodu said the country was becoming too consumed by debates around zoning and personalities while major national issues continued to worsen.
According to him, discussions about where a presidential candidate comes from have overshadowed pressing concerns such as insecurity, poor electricity supply and weak governance.
“I’m not going to get dragged into this zoning debate because I see it as a distraction from the real issues affecting Nigerians,” Momodu said.
“Instead of talking about insecurity, the economy, or the lack of stable electricity, the conversation has been reduced to where a candidate comes from. It’s as if Nigerians have been hypnotised.”
The publisher and politician accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of deliberately pushing the North-versus-South narrative ahead of the 2027 elections as a political strategy to divide the opposition and retain power.
He argued that while zoning remains politically relevant, the Nigerian Constitution does not stop any citizen from contesting for the presidency regardless of region.
Momodu also weighed in on speculations about a possible alliance between Peter Obi and former Kano State governor Rabiu Kwankwaso, saying such a partnership alone would not automatically translate into electoral victory.
According to him, elections are not won by social media popularity or public excitement alone but through strong political structures, grassroots support and effective strategy.
He stressed that Nigerians should focus more on competence, leadership capacity and workable solutions rather than ethnic or regional sentiments as preparations for the 2027 elections gather pace.
