Dele Momodu: Standing on His Mandate

I once sat with the very influential Dele Momodu in his luxury flat at the well-heeled Banana Island in Lagos to discuss Tinubu. The man has remained very consistent in his opposition. Whatever Tinubu has done to his erstwhile bosom friend must be very strong because Uncle Dele is not “agreeing o.”

Edgar, I am the closest to Tinubu than most of these flies around him. We were in exile together, and I know how we survived that period. So if I wanted anything from him and his government, it would just be a walk in the park. But at this age, one must think about Nigeria, one must think about posterity, and one must walk with principle.

This is the summary of the conversation over plates of very delicious rice and fried plantain.

His consistency to those who do not know him is surprising, but for students of “Momoduism” like me, his last showing on national television is just in line with his character and what he seems to be standing for.

The man is not in line with this Tinubu and “emilokanism.” He is very clearly standing aside and shouting at the top of his voice that we, as a nation, are on a fast pace towards Golgotha, and that if we are to reroute, Tinubu can surely not be that driver.

His explosive interviews this week sit very well with his persona of sticking to his guns no matter the position, and if you have been following him from the June 12 debacle, you will not be too surprised at his consistency on this matter.

Uncle Dele, when are we eating that rice again, because for now, that is my own concern? I am very close to giving up on this our Nigeria. I don dey tire egbon.