Momodu made the remarks throughout an look on Channels Tv’s Politics In the present day on Tuesday, the place he assessed the evolving political panorama and rising opposition alignment.
“I’d pair him (Atiku) with Peter Obi as a result of they labored collectively in 2019, in order that they already share the same temperament. Peter Obi got here third within the final election, so that you don’t must work too arduous to take care of and appeal to the identical group of people that love him,” he stated.
The previous presidential aspirant additionally used the chance to criticise the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), alleging that the social gathering is underneath stress regardless of efforts by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to consolidate help amongst governors, ministers, and lawmakers.
“They (APC) can’t consider that we are going to have possibly 4 or 5 main opposition leaders within the nation, and a few individuals will go and put fireplace of their homes in order that none of them will probably be robust sufficient to face towards the chief,” he stated.
“It’s actuality; let’s not cover behind one finger. I hold saying it, Tinubu, at this time, regardless of gathering all of the governors, ministers, legislators, and what have you ever, you possibly can see the plain panic within the social gathering,” Momodu added.
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He additional accused the ruling social gathering of suppressing dissent inside its ranks, suggesting that members are reluctant to talk out.
“Wherever dictatorship thrives, everyone retains quiet. Nearly all of my buddies are in APC; I pity them. Typically they only appear to be slaves; they grumble behind the grasp, however they dare not converse up. I pray for them; I want them properly as a result of that’s what they’ve chosen for themselves. I’m telling you that Nigeria should be rescued,” he stated.
Momodu additionally alleged interference in political processes, claiming the APC was trying to frustrate opposition actions.
“It’s insane,” he stated, accusing the APC of “blocking venues (for conventions), blocking courts.”
Regardless of these issues, he maintained that such developments had been inadvertently strengthening the ADC’s visibility and attraction amongst Nigerians.
He additionally dismissed fears of inside divisions throughout the opposition social gathering, insisting that the ADC stays united even because it brings collectively outstanding political figures forward of the 2027 elections.