Recall that Atiku, who served as the Vice president to Olusegun Obasanjo, has run unsuccessfully for President of Nigeria six times, in 1993, 2007, 2011, 2015, 2019, and 2023.
A former presidential aspirant, Dele Momodu has reacted to calls for former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar not to contest in another presidential election.
Recall that a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, Ayodele Fayose had made the call in a recent interview.
Reacting, Dele Momodu stated that only God can stop Atiku from contesting next election.
Recall that Atiku, who served as the Vice president to Olusegun Obasanjo, has run unsuccessfully for President of Nigeria six times, in 1993, 2007, 2011, 2015, 2019, and 2023.
Atiku’s body language shows the 2023 Peoples Democratic Party’s presidential candidate is seeking to contest again in 2027 under the PDP.
But speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Momodu said that there was nowhere in the world that age was used as a yardstick to qualify or disqualify people from running for political offices.
“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 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.”