Outsider Crying Louder Than The Bereaved!” — Dele Momodu Blasts Fayose Over Peter Obi Ticket Push

A prominent member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dele Momodu, has criticised former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose over his call for the party to hand its 2027 presidential ticket to former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi.

Fayose had cautioned that the ADC risked fading into political obscurity if it failed to nominate Obi as its presidential candidate. He made the remarks during an interview on ARISE Television, describing Obi as the party’s strongest political asset capable of delivering nationwide recognition.

According to Fayose, other contenders within the ADC lack the electoral strength required to command significant national support. He pointed to Obi’s performance in the 2023 general election, noting that his candidacy under the Labour Party elevated the once-marginal party into a formidable political force that won seats in the House of Representatives.

Responding to the comments in a post on his handle on Monday, Momodu expressed surprise at Fayose’s position, dismissing it as unnecessary interference. He likened the former governor’s appeal to an outsider showing greater concern than those directly involved.

“As a matter of fact, I was really surprised to see my brother, former Governor Peter Ayodele Fayose, pleading with the ADC to present former Governor Peter Obi as its presidential candidate in 2027,” Momodu wrote.