Obi VP Bid Blocked? "Not a Democrat," Says Party Chief

A Nigerian opposition leader has declared that anyone blocking Peter Obi from becoming a vice-presidential candidate is "not a democrat." The statement came from Dele Momodu, a senior member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). He was responding to comments by political economist Professor Pat Utomi regarding the party's strategy for the 2027 presidential election. Utomi had suggested the ADC's presidential ticket should not go to Obi, a former governor of Anambra State. Momodu strongly disagreed with this position. He argued that true democrats should not exclude Obi from consideration for the vice-presidential role. The exchange highlights early internal debates within opposition parties as they plan for the next national election.