{
  "id": 15919731,
  "title": "2027: Atiku more experienced than Peter Obi, Tinubu - Dele Momodu",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/2027-atiku-more-experienced-than-peter-obi-tinubu-dele-momodu",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-21T16:11:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/21/2027-atiku-more-experienced-than-peter-obi-tinubu-dele-momodu/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dele Momodu, a prominent figure from the African Democratic Congress, has declared former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar as the most experienced candidate among the frontrunners for the 2027 presidential election. Momodu pointed out Atiku's unparalleled national level experience, which sets him apart from current President Bola Tinubu and former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi. Speaking on Eagle 102.5 FM, Momodu elaborated, \"If you look at the antecedents of the three major candidates, between Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, you will see that Atiku is the most experienced. He has managed our country at the highest level.\"\n\nMomodu traced Atiku's political career back to the 1992 presidential primary of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), where Atiku contested against late MKO Abiola. Despite not being selected as Abiola's running mate, Atiku graciously accepted the outcome, displaying a strong democratic temperament. \"He is the only one who started from around 1992, contested the SDP primary against Abiola and stepped down with uncommon equanimity. He did not make any noise,\" Momodu noted.\n\nFurthermore, Momodu highlighted Atiku's significant role in establishing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and serving as Vice-President from 1999 to 2007. Comparing Atiku to Obi, Momodu emphasized that while Obi demonstrated his capabilities in Anambra, Atiku's true strength lies in his presidency-level experience managing the national economy. \"Peter Obi has tried his best in Anambra, while Atiku's best is at the level of vice president controlling the economy of Nigeria. The difference is clear. He has matured in experience and exposure,\" Momodu concluded.\n\nMomodu further remarked on President Tinubu's limited experience, stating that it was primarily confined to Lagos. \"What I'm trying to say is that Tinubu's experience was limited to Lagos, and that is why when he became president, he thought Nigeria was Lagos. And he has found out now that Nigeria is not Lagos,\" he said. Momodu argued that the ongoing economic difficulties under the current administration do not signify prosperity, and suggested that Atiku remains the better-suited candidate to lead the country. He added, \"Well, we are yet to see that prosperity, and if yesterday would determine today and tomorrow, it is obvious that Tinubu should retire now and let someone else do it.\"",
  "summary": "A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Dele Momodu, has described former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar as the most experienced among the leading contenders for the 2027 presidential election. Momodu said Atiku's experience at the national level distinguishes him from President Bola Tinubu and former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi. He stated this on Wednesday […] 2027: Atiku more…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}