2027: Tinubu’s grip on Nigeria worse than Abacha - Dele Momodu
Veteran journalist Dele Momodu has criticized Nigerian President Bola Tinubu's political consolidation, comparing it to the era of military dictator Sani Abacha. The criticism follows the inclusion of several opposition politicians in the APC's 2027 presidential campaign council.
Why it matters
The consolidation of political power and the absorption of opposition figures into the ruling party raise concerns about the health of Nigeria's democratic multi-party system.
Veteran journalist and African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain, Dele Momodu, has described President Bola Tinubu’s growing political influence as worse than what Nigeria experienced under the late military ruler, Sani Abacha.
Mr Momodu, who is the Deputy Director-General of the ADC’s 2027 Presidential Campaign Council, made the remarks on Wednesday evening during an interview on Arise TV’s Prime Time.
This came hours after Mr Tinubu inaugurated the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council for the 2027 election.
The ADC chieftain criticised the inclusion of opposition politicians, including Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, in the APC campaign structure.
He likened the development to the political consolidation witnessed during the Abacha era.
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