Chief Dele Momodu, a prominent chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, has strongly defended the financial integrity and political resilience of the party’s presidential frontrunner, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, amid growing internal friction. He emphasized that the former vice president continues to maintain a formidable nationwide political structure despite lacking access to public funds.…....
According to a video posted on the Official YouTube channel of Arise News on Wednesday May 27, 2026, while discussing the intense friction generated by the opposition party’s primary results, he stated, “Atiku does not control any state where he can take money to run his life, and yet he is still standing.”
The veteran journalist pointed out that many modern politicians heavily depend on state treasuries to finance their ambitions and sustain their networks. He observed that maintaining a vast political family across the country for decades without the backing of public state resources is an exceptional feat in the current political landscape of the nation.
Momodu further explained that this independence sets a unique standard for internal party democracy and separates their processes from the ruling party. He urged aggrieved aspirants within the opposition fold to remain calm and allow the ongoing national collation process to finish completely before making further public claims about the internal election.
In his concluding remarks, the publisher stated that the perseverance shown by the frontline aspirant serves as an example of dedication for younger politicians across the country. He noted that true leadership is defined by personal sacrifice and building lasting relationships with the people rather than relying on state power for survival.
