2027: Dele Momodu asserts age can’t disqualify Atiku from presidential race

Dele Momodu, a prominent member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has stated that only God and destiny will decide the outcome of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar in the 2027 election.

According to reports, Atiku has run for president unsuccessfully six times, including his bid in the 1993 Social Democratic Party primaries, where he lost to Moshood Abiola and Baba Gana Kingibe.

There are concerns about the 77-year-old potentially running again under the PDP in 2027.

However, during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Momodu argued that age should not be a barrier to holding political office, suggesting that younger politicians have not significantly impacted governance.

He wondered why people were afraid of Atiku running for president again.

“What has been the impact of these younger people who said they have been in politics? Go and check their states, what have they done for the amount of money made available to them?

“Age cannot be an automatic qualification or disqualification in politics. Who would have expected a Joe Biden to come after Obama? It is up to God and destiny. I am a child of destiny and that is why I have contentment

“If Alhaji Atiku decides to run, good luck to him. If he doesn’t want to run, no problem. it’s not for anybody to muzzle him, why are they afraid of him?” he questioned.

When asked if Atiku would pose a threat to President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027, the PDP chieftain did not categorically reply.

Rather he said, “I am sure they believe so. I know those who believe he is the only one right now. He will be a threat if he is able to galvanise a major political party.”