Dele Momodu criticises Utomi’s stance on Obi’s political role
Dele Momodu has openly disagreed with comments made by Professor Pat Utomi about the future of Peter Obi in Nigerian politics. The dispute centers on whether Obi should accept a vice-presidential position in the opposition coalition. Momodu argues that ruling out such possibilities is undemocratic and unrealistic given Nigeria’s political landscape. He also emphasized the importance of strategic choices over rigid ideals in politics.
Key takeaways
- Dele Momodu criticised Pat Utomi for saying he would not support Peter Obi as a vice-presidential candidate.
- Momodu stated that refusing to consider Obi as a running mate is undemocratic and ignores Nigeria’s political realities.
- He highlighted that intellectual excellence does not always translate to electoral victory in Nigeria.
- Momodu referenced Obi’s previous role as a running mate to Atiku Abubakar and urged him to stay loyal to his new party.
- He called for flexibility and humility in political strategies, noting that Nigeria’s context differs from global democratic models.
