Peter Obi Missed Chance to Prove His Popularity in ADC, Says Dele Momodu

Dele Momodu argues that Peter Obi should have stayed in the African Democratic Congress to test his support through party primaries instead of defecting. Momodu praised Atiku Abubakar’s long-standing pursuit of the presidency and contrasted it with Obi’s decision to avoid direct or indirect primaries, suggesting Obi feared losing to the man who boosted his profile in 2019. He added that pressure from Obi’s supporters, who threatened to disown him if he accepted a running-mate role, also influenced the defection. Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso officially joined the main opposition party amid claims of internal crises and hostility within the ADC.

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