As political temperatures continue to rise ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election, a familiar challenge has echoed across the nation’s political landscape: “Show Nigerians what you have achieved.” In a pointed appearance on a televised breakfast programme, media entrepreneur and African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain Dele Momodu urged President Bola Tinubu to rely on the performance of his administration rather than political rhetoric if he hopes to secure another mandate. OGM News NG understands that the remarks have reignited debate over governance, accountability and the campaign strategies likely to dominate the months ahead.
Momodu Says Performance Will Decide President Tinubu’s Re-election Bid
Momodu argued that the 2027 election need not become a difficult contest for President Tinubu if the administration can present a convincing performance record to Nigerians. According to him, elections are ultimately decided by citizens evaluating whether their lives have improved, rather than by speeches or political attacks. In satirical fashion, political observers joked that Nigeria may soon witness the country’s first “National Report Card Inspection Day,” where campaign posters could be replaced with examination scripts marked by voters.
The publisher also criticised what he described as the ruling APC’s habit of blaming previous administrations for the country’s challenges. He suggested that Nigerians are increasingly interested in measurable results instead of recurring explanations. The satire writes itself: if excuses were a renewable resource, the national grid might finally enjoy uninterrupted electricity.
Political Rivalries Return as 2027 Contest Widens
Momodu further questioned what concrete changes had been introduced since President Tinubu assumed office, asking whether the administration had significantly altered the direction inherited from its predecessor. His comments come as Nigeria’s political parties gradually position themselves for what is expected to be another fiercely contested presidential election, with governance, economic reforms, inflation, security and the cost of living remaining major issues dominating public discussions.
The discussion also revisited the long-running political disagreement between former President Olusegun Obasanjo and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. Momodu maintained that Obasanjo remains unsupportive of Atiku’s presidential ambition after the former president recently described selecting Atiku as his running mate years ago as his greatest political mistake. Meanwhile, opposition figures continue to prepare for the 2027 race, with Atiku Abubakar expected to remain a major contender while Peter Obi has also been identified as one of the prominent candidates seeking the presidency. As always, Nigerian politics proves that old rivalries rarely retire—they simply request another extension.
As preparations for the 2027 presidential election gather momentum, the demand for performance rather than promises is becoming a recurring theme across Nigeria’s political conversation. Whether President Tinubu’s administration responds with a detailed scorecard or the opposition successfully convinces voters of an alternative path remains to be seen. OGM News NG will continue monitoring developments, campaign messages and the evolving political drama as Nigerians move closer to another defining election year.
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