Atiku Has ‘Best Chance’ to Win 2027 Presidency, Could Become Nigeria’s Abraham Lincoln — Dele Momodu

Veteran journalist and African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain Dele Momodu has declared that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar currently holds the strongest chance of emerging as Nigeria’s president in the 2027 general election.

Speaking during an interactive X Space session titled “Avrilsspace: The Electoral Mathematics for 2027” on Monday, Momodu suggested that Atiku’s long political journey could culminate in a historic victory — likening the former vice president’s persistence to that of Abraham Lincoln.

“Atiku has been running since 1993, and if God favours him, he may likely become the Abraham Lincoln of Nigeria,” Momodu said. “I leave that to God.”

Atiku Abubakar, who first entered Nigeria’s presidential race more than three decades ago, stepped down for the late MKO Abiola during the 1993 election under the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Jos, Plateau State. Since then, he has remained a central figure in the country’s political landscape.

The former vice president was the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 election, where he lost to President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

With political realignments already underway ahead of 2027, speculation continues to grow that Atiku may once again seek the presidency.

Momodu, however, insisted his position was rooted in realism rather than blind loyalty.

“I’m never a desperate supporter of any candidate. I’m a realist,” he said. “But I believe he stands the best chance today.”

He cited Atiku’s personal discipline, health, and political maturity as factors that could work in his favour.

“He is in good health, his business is thriving, and his family life is admirable,” Momodu noted. “He has lived a simple and straightforward life.”

Momodu also pointed to Atiku’s conduct during past political disagreements, particularly his fallout with former President Olusegun Obasanjo, noting that the former vice president has refrained from public insults despite their differences.

As Nigeria edges closer to another election cycle, Atiku’s political future — and whether his decades-long pursuit of the presidency will finally succeed — remains a major subject of national debate.