Some opposition figures see me as Tinubu’s spy — Dele Momodu

Veteran journalist and politician Dele Momodu has disclosed that certain members of the opposition suspect he is secretly working for President Bola Tinubu, citing his personal closeness to the Nigerian leader.

Momodu, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), made the revelation while defending his political stance during an appearance on a television programme on Sunday.

Responding to criticism that his views are shaped by his past support for Atiku Abubakar in the last presidential election, Momodu dismissed the claim as misguided.

“It’s ignorant to say I’m talking like this because I supported Atiku in the last election. I’m a million times closer to Tinubu than I am to Atiku,” he said.

He explained that his longstanding relationship with the president has fueled suspicions among some opposition figures that he may be acting as an informant.

“In fact, some people think I am Tinubu’s spy. If it were because of money, Tinubu has a far bigger war chest than Atiku will ever have,” Momodu added.

Despite the speculation, Momodu insisted that his involvement in opposition politics is motivated by patriotism and the need to sustain a robust democratic system.

“If I’m here, it means I have genuine interest in Nigeria because I believe there must be opposition politics,” he said.

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The former presidential aspirant also weighed in on the 2027 general election, arguing that a united opposition ticket could pose a formidable challenge to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

He suggested that a strategic alliance led by Atiku Abubakar alongside a prominent southern politician—such as Peter Obi or Rotimi Amaechi—could significantly weaken President Tinubu’s re-election prospects.

“I believe if we have a combination of Atiku, maybe with Peter Obi, maybe with Rotimi Amaechi, or any other person from the South, Tinubu will be gone,” Momodu said.

Momodu further disclosed that an opposition coalition currently emerging within the ADC could reshape Nigeria’s political landscape ahead of the next general election. Analysts say such alliances, if successfully formed, could redefine power dynamics and intensify competition in 2027.

His remarks come amid ongoing realignments within Nigeria’s political space as parties and stakeholders begin early positioning for the next electoral cycle.