Dele Momodu Slams Tinubu: APC’s Betrayal of Buhari Is Political Suicide Ahead of 2027

Dele Momodu did not mince words as he lashed out at the Bola Tinubu-led All Progressives Congress, branding the party’s recent conduct as “dangerously reckless.” According to the veteran journalist and publisher of Ovation, the APC’s decision to subtly distance itself from former President Muhammadu Buhari reeks of betrayal and short-term thinking. “I believe the APC under Tinubu has been quite careless,” Momodu said, his voice cutting through the political noise like a hot knife through butter.

Dele Momodu emphasized that Buhari is not just a former president; he remains the most iconic symbol of the APC’s original identity and northern alliance. “How does a political party wake up and start attacking their biggest brand?” he asked pointedly. For Momodu, this isn’t just a disagreement within a party—it’s political self-sabotage of historic proportions.

“Why Is Tinubu Attacking His Predecessor?” — Dele Momodu Questions Aso Rock

Dele Momodu has challenged the logic behind what he calls “a coordinated effort” by the Tinubu government to discredit Buhari’s administration. “How does a president wake up and start attacking his immediate predecessor from the same political party?” he asked, calling it a rare act of political heresy in Nigerian democracy.

According to Momodu, such moves have deeper implications. “When you undermine Buhari, you’re not just revising history—you’re alienating a powerful voting bloc and risking a regional revolt.” He insisted that Tinubu’s team appears more interested in cleansing Buhari’s legacy than fixing the economic and social rot they inherited.

“Buhari’s Silence is Louder Than Tinubu’s Speeches” — Momodu Warns

Dele Momodu believes Buhari’s silence is not a sign of indifference but a tactical response to Tinubu’s passive-aggressive governance style. “Buhari is a master of political waiting games,” Momodu observed. “Don’t mistake his silence for surrender. The North is watching.”

Momodu explained that the APC’s top hierarchy has made two quiet pilgrimages to Daura in the space of a few weeks—proof that they are seeking Buhari’s validation. “That tells you they’ve realized the mistake,” he said. “But the damage might already be done. Buhari is not someone you scorn and then expect to embrace you next week.”

“You’re Poking the Northern Giant” — Momodu on APC’s Fragile Coalition

Dele Momodu warned that the APC risks fracturing its northern coalition by sidelining Buhari. “Buhari is more than a former president; he’s a political institution in the North,” Momodu stated. “Messing with him is like poking a sleeping lion.”

He went further to explain that northern stakeholders—religious, traditional, and political—are growing restless. “What’s happening now is beyond politics; it’s an insult to the base that delivered the presidency to Tinubu,” he asserted. “If the APC continues down this path, they’ll hemorrhage support come 2027.”

“This Is Not Rebranding—It’s Retaliation” — Dele Momodu Disputes Presidency’s Defense

Dele Momodu pushed back against presidential aides who claim the administration is simply “rebranding.” According to him, what is being passed off as policy refinement is in fact a calculated character assassination. “This isn’t rebranding. It’s a subtle yet deliberate retaliation against Buhari’s legacy,” he said.

Momodu described the defense coming from Tinubu’s media team as “an insult to the intelligence of Nigerians.” He added, “You don’t burn the house you inherited just to build a new one with borrowed blocks. Respect your predecessor or risk losing your moral compass.”

“APC is Heading for Implosion Before 2027” — Dele Momodu Predicts Collapse

Dele Momodu believes the APC is marching steadily toward an internal implosion unless urgent reconciliation efforts are made. “Let me be clear—if Tinubu doesn’t retrace his steps, he won’t just lose support; he’ll lose the party,” Momodu warned. “APC will become a house divided, and a divided house cannot win 2027.”

In his final jab, Momodu drew attention to the mood across the political spectrum. “There’s too much ego, too little reflection,” he said. “If Tinubu believes he can bulldoze his way into a second term without Buhari or the North, then he has fundamentally misunderstood Nigerian politics.”