A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Dele Momodu, has advised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to focus on showcasing his administration’s achievements ahead of the 2027 presidential election rather than relying on political rhetoric.

Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Monday, Momodu said Nigerians would judge the President based on his performance in office and not propaganda.

According to him, Tinubu’s path to re-election would be easier if he presents a convincing record of accomplishments to the electorate.

“The 2027 election will not be difficult for Tinubu if he can show the records of his performance. Nobody hates him personally. It is about performance. Present your scorecards,” he said.

Momodu also urged members of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, to channel their efforts into highlighting the administration’s achievements instead of attacking political opponents.

He further criticised the APC for what he described as a continuous tendency to blame previous administrations for the nation’s economic and governance challenges.

“What we see is APC abusing itself and its predecessors, saying they inherited a useless government and economy. I have never seen a place where a party destroys its own predecessors like APC,” he stated.

Questioning the government’s record after more than three years in office, the Ovation Magazine publisher asked what concrete steps had been taken to improve the lives of Nigerians and change the direction of the country.

Reacting to Obasanjo’s recent remark that choosing Atiku as his running mate was his greatest political mistake, Momodu alleged that the former president remains opposed to Atiku’s ambition of becoming Nigeria’s president.

“I believe Chief Obasanjo does not want Atiku’s presidential dream to materialise,” he said.

Momodu also criticised the APC for repeatedly blaming previous administrations for Nigeria’s current economic and governance challenges, describing the trend as unusual.

Senator Rufai Hanga, the Deputy Minority Whip of the Senate, representing Kano Central Senatorial District, has resigned his membership from the Nigerian Democratic  Congress NDC.

Hanga announced his resignation in a letter dated August 3, 2026, addressed to the Ward Chairman of the NDC in his ward.

In the letter, the senator said his decision followed careful reflection and personal deliberation, adding that he had decided to withdraw his membership of the party to pursue other personal interests.

He expressed appreciation to the ward executive committee and members of the party for the opportunities, support and fellowship he enjoyed during his time with the NDC.

The letter reads in full “I am writing to formally notify you of my resignation from the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, effective from today, 3rd August 2026.”

“After careful reflection and personal deliberation, I have decided to withdraw my membership from the party to pursue other personal commitments and career paths.

“I want to express my sincere gratitude to you, the Ward Executive Committee, and the entire membership or Dakata ward for the

opportunities, support, and fellowship enjoyed during my time with the party. I cherish the relationships built and the experiences shared during our political activities together.

“Please find attached  my official NDC membership card i request that my name be formally removed from the party register at the ward level.

“I wish the party and its members all the best in their future endeavours.”

House of Representatives Minority Leader, Fred Agbedi, has expressed optimism that if former president Goodluck Jonathan is on the ballot, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, will win the 2027 general elections.

Agbedi made this this assertion on Monday when he appeared as a guest in an interview on Arise Television’s ‘Morning Show’.

He was speaking on the level of preparation for next year’s general elections, noting that the PDP is still strong regardless of the crisis confronting it.

“With former President Jonathan on the ballot, PDP will win in 2027. While we can agree that he has not mentioned running in 2027, he has also not ruled out the possibility.

“The question of whether it will be the Wike faction or the Turaki faction of the PDP that fields the party’s presidential candidate is yet to be decided. We are confident that the judgement will go our way,” he said

Recall that the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, had rejected Jonathan’s nomination for the 2027 polls submitted by the Taminu Turaki faction of the PDP.

The electoral body stated that nominations can only be processed through its designated online portal in line with electoral regulations.