By Eric Elezuo
A former chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and media icon, Aare Dele Momodu, has given reasons ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar is his ideal ideal democrat.
Listing various and diverse reasons Atiku merited the honour, Momodu, spoke via his verified social media handles, said since Atiku stepped down for MKO Abiola in 1993, he has continued to play politics with decorum.
He said Atiku, a key figure in the opposition coalition, has never invested in thuggery or election rigging.
In an article on his Facebook page, which was replicated in his Instagrampage among others, Momodu said Atiku believes that politics is a game to be played ethically without rancor or bitterness.
Momodu said: “Since 1993, when he stepped down for Chief Moshood Abiola at the SDP Presidential Primary in Jos, he has played politics with utmost Decorum.
“Even when his arch-rival Babagana Kingibe was picked over him as running mate, he never worked against the party.
“He still became Vice President under resident Olusegun Obasanjo, in a most fatalistic manner.
“He has never introduced violence to the game. Whenever he felt aggrieved, he simply moved on to other platforms in order to try his luck elsewhere. Never did he pull down the roof or set the house on fire.”
The former Vice President, who is a force to reckon with in Nigeria politics, has however, contested unsuccessfully for the presidency on several occasions.
He came a close second in the last presidential election, which was won by President Bola Tinubu, and speculations are rife that he would run again in the 2027 presidential election.
