A prominent member of the African Democratic Congress, Dele Momodu, has predicted that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu may soon begin to experience political pressure as alliances around him begin to shift.
Momodu made the remark during an appearance on the political programme Sunday Politics on Channels Television, where he spoke about the evolving political landscape ahead of future political developments in Nigeria.
According to Momodu, the recent political realignment involving former Minister of Interior Rauf Aregbesola demonstrates how quickly political loyalties can change. Aregbesola, once a close ally of Tinubu and former governor of Osun State, has now aligned with the ADC, a move Momodu said signals deeper political shifts.
Momodu pointed out that Aregbesola had maintained a long political relationship with Tinubu, having served as commissioner for works in Lagos State before later becoming governor of Osun State for eight years.
He suggested that more politicians may gradually distance themselves from the ruling All Progressives Congress as political interests evolve.
“Nobody knows Tinubu better than Rauf Aregbesola,” Momodu said. “He served as governor in Osun for eight years and was commissioner for works in Lagos. Now he is in the ADC.”
Momodu also claimed that several political figures, including senators and members of the House of Representatives, are quietly reassessing their positions and may eventually seek alternative political platforms.
Describing himself humorously as a “prophet,” Momodu predicted that the president could soon face political tension once individuals around him reveal their true intentions.
“In the coming weeks and months, Tinubu will begin to lose sleep when he begins to see the true colours of people around him,” he said.
According to him, some political allies may currently appear supportive while hoping to benefit from the administration. However, he warned that such alliances could change if expectations are not met.
Momodu also referenced ongoing discussions within the ruling party regarding future electoral strategies, including debates about whether the All Progressives Congress would consider repeating the Muslim–Muslim presidential ticket arrangement used during the last election cycle.
He suggested that even the current vice president may be facing political uncertainty as party leaders deliberate on the direction the party should take ahead of future elections.
Momodu concluded that the coming months could reveal significant shifts within Nigeria’s political environment as politicians reposition themselves and alliances continue to evolve.
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