2027: I CAN BET MY LIFE OBI WILL HUMILIATE SOLUDO IN ANAMBRA — MOMODU

A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dele Momodu, has said Peter Obi could defeat President Bola Tinubu in the South-East and parts of the South-South in the 2027 presidential election, predicting that the Labour Party candidate will humiliate Governor Charles Soludo in Anambra State.

The Momodu Obi Soludo Anambra 2027 prediction was made during an interview on Arise Television on Wednesday .

THE PREDICTION

Momodu was unequivocal about Obi’s prospects in his home state. “I can tell you something. Soludo is the same. I can bet my life on it that Peter Obi will humiliate and disgrace Soludo in Anambra state. I have no question about that,” Momodu said .

He described Obi as a “rock star” in the South-East and South-South, arguing that his popularity could affect Tinubu’s electoral prospects in the regions . “Peter Obi is a rock star. Where he comes from, especially in the South-East and the South-South,” he said .

THE IMPLICATION FOR TINUBU

Momodu said Tinubu would face a difficult task if Obi retained his influence in the South-East and South-South. “The scenario is different this time. Peter Obi will humiliate Tinubu and all his supporters in the South-East and some parts of the South-South. And that’s dangerous for Tinubu,” he said .

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He added that Tinubu would need to secure the three southern regions to strengthen his chances of victory, while also seeking support in the North.

“For Tinubu to win, he needs to lock down all the three regions in the South, and he now has to go and struggle in the North, where, number one, he was supported last time by President Muhammadu Buhari,” Momodu said .

MOMODU’S SUPPORT FOR ATIKU

Despite his prediction about Obi, Momodu declared his support for former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, who is also seeking to challenge Tinubu in 2027 under the ADC.

“I’m supporting Atiku, but I will be very happy when people say, ‘Oh, if you people don’t come together, you are going to lose election,’” he said.

He said he would welcome calls for opposition leaders to unite, noting that their ability to work together could influence the outcome of the election .

THE CONTEXT

Tinubu won the 2023 presidential election, while Obi finished third behind Atiku, who contested on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party.

Obi secured significant support in the South-East and parts of the South-South during the 2023 election, while Tinubu’s victory was supported by votes from several parts of the country.

The 2027 presidential election is expected to feature renewed competition among major political parties, with opposition figures facing calls to build a common platform to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress .

WHY IT MATTERS

Momodu’s prediction is significant because it comes from a chieftain of the ADC, the party of Atiku Abubakar, who is competing with Obi for opposition support.

His statement underscores a key challenge for the opposition in 2027: the fragmentation of anti-Tinubu votes. If Obi and Atiku both run, they could split the opposition vote, potentially benefiting the ruling party.

Momodu’s call for opposition unity reflects an awareness of this risk. Whether it materialises remains to be seen.

ValidViewNetwork reports that Momodu has predicted Obi will humiliate Soludo in Anambra. The 2027 election is scheduled for January and February 2027.