Dele Momodu, a prominent chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the founder of Ovation Magazine, has caused a stir with his recent comments asserting that the President of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is the most powerful president in the world. In a video that went viral on Friday, According to ARISE TV, Momodu shared his perspective on the immense political power wielded by President Tinubu, stating that there has been no serious challenge to his authority since he assumed office.
Momodu drew a sharp comparison with the United States, pointing to the immediate opposition that former U.S. President Donald Trump faced right after his inauguration. He noted that from the moment Trump took office, he was met with challenges from political opponents, the media, and even legal battles. In contrast, Momodu pointed out the lack of significant opposition or challenges to President Tinubu, which he argued indicates an extraordinary concentration of power in the Nigerian presidency.
“The President of Nigeria is the most powerful President in the world, not Donald Trump,” Momodu declared, underlining the contrast by highlighting the swift political attacks against Trump. He went on to say, “People are already challenging Donald Trump four days after. Tell me who is able to challenge the President in Nigeria today?”
Momodu’s remarks touched on the state of political opposition in Nigeria, where he suggested that the ruling government has worked actively to dismantle opposition parties and suppress dissenting voices. He argued that the absence of any significant challenge to the current administration has led many to believe that opposition is effectively “dead” in Nigeria.
The statement has generated mixed reactions. Some critics agree with Momodu’s assessment of the power that President Tinubu holds, while others argue that his comments reflect a pessimistic view of the political landscape, failing to account for the ongoing efforts by opposition parties to regroup and challenge the government. Regardless of the differing opinions, Momodu’s remarks have sparked an important conversation about the state of democracy and political opposition in Nigeria.
