A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dele Momodu, has dismissed claims that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar could use money to influence the party’s presidential primary ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Momodu made the remarks on Thursday during an interview on Channels Television’s Morning Brief, where he addressed concerns over how the ADC intends to manage the presidential ambitions of its leading figures.
According to him, there is a clear distinction between legitimate campaign funding and bribery, stressing that financial resources are required mainly for logistics and election-day operations.
“It’s not just about money. When people talk about money, they should understand that campaigns involve logistics. We are not talking about bribing anyone,” Momodu said.
He cited the 2024 United States presidential election to illustrate that massive campaign funding does not automatically translate into electoral success. Momodu noted that former US Vice President Kamala Harris reportedly raised more funds than Donald Trump but still lost the election.
“Even in America, Kamala Harris had over one billion dollars for her campaign and still did not win,” he added.
The Ovation Magazine publisher further explained that campaign funds are largely used to ensure security, coordination, and smooth operations during elections, rather than to induce delegates.
Momodu’s comments come amid growing discussions about the ADC’s internal dynamics and the growing interest in its presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 polls.
