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Dele Momodu's Shift from Praise to Criticism: Unpacking the Transformation of President Tinubu's Proponent

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Dele Momodu, a former presidential aspirant under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and a one-time ally of President Bola Tinubu, has undergo a significant transformation in his assessment of the president's leadership. A resurfaced video from 2022 reveals Momodu's initial prediction of Tinubu's emergence as Nigeria's leader if he secured the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket, citing Tinubu's long-term political planning and wide network as key factors. However, more than two years into Tinubu's presidency, Momodu has become a vocal critic, questioning the president's pursuit of a second term and warning that it could harm both Tinubu's legacy and Nigeria's fragile democracy.

Key Takeaways:

  • Dele Momodu was a former presidential aspirant under the PDP and initially predicted Tinubu's emergence as Nigeria's leader if he secured the APC ticket.
  • Momodu praised Tinubu's long-term political planning and wide network, saying his chances of winning the 2023 presidential election were high if he became the APC flag bearer.
  • Momodu has become a vocal critic of Tinubu's leadership, questioning the president's pursuit of a second term and warning that it could harm both Tinubu's legacy and Nigeria's fragile democracy.
  • Momodu accused the PDP of failing to provide effective opposition, saying the party's leadership was slow to reconcile with aggrieved members or take decisive action.
  • Momodu disclosed that the ADC coalition was the product of more than 18 months of strategic planning, with meetings held in cities such as London, Morocco, and Ghana to avoid political sabotage.
  • Momodu warned that the country risks sliding into a civilian dictatorship and criticized what he described as the growing and unchecked influence of the Minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike, within the Tinubu administration.

Statistics:

  • The 2023 presidential election was held on February 25, 2023.
  • The ADC coalition was formed after more than 18 months of strategic planning, with meetings held in cities such as London, Morocco, and Ghana.
  • The conference centre inaugurated by President Tinubu in Abuja was reportedly built at a cost of over N30 billion.

Sources:

  • "Dele Momodu Predicts Tinubu's Success (Video)" (Premium Times)
  • "Dele Momodu Warns Against Tinubu's Second Term Bid" (Premium Times)
  • "Dele Momodu Condemns Wike's Display of Power" (Premium Times)
  • "Nigeria Risks Sliding into Civilian Dictatorship, Dele Momodu Warns" (Premium Times)

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