A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dele Momodu, has revealed why Peter Obi declined his suggestion to work with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar ahead of the 2027 general election.
According to Momodu, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate believed he was more popular than Atiku and therefore did not see the need for such a political alliance.
Momodu said he advised Obi to consider teaming up with Atiku in order to present a stronger opposition capable of defeating the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
Speaking during an interview on Symfoni TV on Monday, June 8, 2026, Momodu explained that he cited examples from Ghanaian and American politics to support his argument.
He said:
“In one of the visits, I told Peter, ‘Try and work with Atiku.’ I gave him copious examples that if Mahama were not a vice president to Atta Mills, maybe he would never have become President of Ghana because he came from the minority, just like Jonathan of Nigeria.
“I gave him the example of America, where even though Biden was much older than Obama, he still came back to become President because he was able to demonstrate his capacity.
“You have only been a governor of a state, but Peter told me that he’s more popular than Atiku. I swear to God. If you see him, ask him if I lied against him.”
