A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dele Momodu, has faulted calls by supporters of former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, popularly known as Obidients, for insisting that he must emerge as the party’s presidential candidate for the 2027 election.
Momodu described the stance as divisive and disrespectful to other leaders within the ADC coalition.
He made the remarks on Channels Television while reacting to comments by rights activist, Aisha Yesufu, and political economist, Prof Pat Utomi, both allies of Obi, who warned that their support could be withdrawn if Obi is not given the party’s presidential ticket.
Yesufu had argued that Obi is “the best” among political figures in the ADC and should not “play second fiddle” to anyone, a position earlier echoed by Utomi.
Reacting, Momodu condemned what he described as dismissive rhetoric from sections of the Obidient Movement.
“When I talked about people being rambunctious, I read stories where someone was quoted as saying, ‘Why will the best of us always be playing second fiddle to the worst of us?’” he said. “What determines who is the worst of us?”
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Momodu described such language as insulting, stressing that the ADC is home to many experienced and accomplished political leaders.
He cited former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s long political career, recalling that Atiku began contesting for the presidency as far back as 1993, to underscore the depth of experience within the coalition.
According to Momodu, no individual should be portrayed as superior to others in a coalition built on mutual respect and collective leadership.
