As the political landscape for the 2027 presidential election intensifies, several former presidential spokespersons have emerged as potential contenders for the highest office in the land.
Dele Momodu
* 60-year-old journalist and publisher of Ovation International
* Master of Art degree in English Literature from Obafemi Awolowo University
* Aspired in the 2011 presidential election under the Labour Party
* Later joined the PDP and eyed the 2023 presidency
* Currently Director of Campaign on Strategic Communications for the PDP presidential campaign council
Reno Omokri
* 50-year-old social media influencer and bestselling author
* Degree in Law from the University of Wolverhampton
* Former Special Assistant on Digital Media to President Goodluck Jonathan
* Supports Atiku Abubakar for president in 2027
* Known for his controversial statements and criticism of former Labour Party candidate Peter Obi
Femi Fani-Kayode
* 63-year-old lawyer and former member of the PDP
* Special Assistant for Public Affairs to President Olusegun Obasanjo
* Minister of Culture and Tourism and later Minister of Aviation
* Director, New Media of the APC Presidential Campaign Council in 2022
* Prayed for by a former CAN Chairman to one day rule Nigeria
Daniel Bwala
* Former spokesperson for the Atiku/Okowa Presidential Campaign Organisation
* Seasoned lawyer and lecturer
* Criticized the APC’s Muslim-Muslim ticket
* Switched allegiance to the PDP but later returned to the APC
* Some Nigerians encourage him to consider a presidential bid in 2027
Despite the unwritten rotational presidency arrangement, which favors candidates from the southern part of Nigeria (except for Bwala), these spokespersons possess significant experience, adaptability, and exposure that could make them formidable contenders for the Presidency. CONTINUE READING
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