Ahead of the 2027 general elections, former presidential aspirant, Dele Momodu, says only God and destiny will determine Atiku Abubakar’s future political career.
77-year-old Atiku has run unsuccessfully for President of Nigeria six times, in 1993, 2007, 2011, 2015, 2019, and 2023. He ran in the Social Democratic Party presidential primaries in 1993 but lost to Moshood Abiola and Baba Gana Kingibe.
There are also fears that the former vice president is seeking to contest again in 2027 under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) amid concerns over the health and physical fitness of the former vice president.
But speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Momodu noted that age cannot be a decisive factor in determining what political offices people should occupy.
“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. But for anybody to muzzle him, why are they afraid of him?” he questioned.
Atiku, Threat To Tinubu?
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.”
To Momodu, Muhammadu Buhari was fielded in 2015 as the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate because people felt he was the only one who could unite the north.
Momodu’s comments come a day after former Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose, asked Atiku to end his presidential ambition due to his advanced age.
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