In a recent appearance on Sunrise Daily, Channels TV’s flagship morning show, respected media mogul and political figure, Chief Dele Momodu, described President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as a “voluminous child of destiny.” A metaphor rich in imagery and political weight, the comment has since stirred conversations on legacy, leadership, and the race ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election.
Momodu, while voicing support for former Vice President Atiku Abubakar (GCON) to emerge as the Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), offered the description as both a nod to Tinubu’s political evolution and a subtle critique of the realities under his administration.
To call Tinubu “voluminous” is to acknowledge the weight of his political journey: layered, complex, and not without controversy. It speaks to a figure whose influence is vast, whose alliances run deep, and whose rise to power has been marked by resilience, calculation, and ambition. But the metaphor also invites scrutiny and some level of curiosity to ask a question, “is this volume filled with achievements or riddled with missed opportunities?”
Momodu’s commentary arrives at a pivotal moment. As Nigeria approaches the midpoint of Tinubu’s tenure and as eyes begin to turn towards 2027, the expectations are clear. Nigerians are seeking clarity of vision, measurable impact, and leadership that reflects empathy, competence, and accountability.
The notion of destiny, though powerful, must be weighed against delivery. For the average Nigerian, it is not destiny, but daily realities, the price of food, Inflation, security of life, access to opportunities that defines the value of leadership.
In the end, the verdict will not be drawn from titles, myths, or metaphors, but from the lived experiences of citizens.
Will Tinubu’s administration mark a turning point in Nigeria’s development story, or will it be another missed chapter in the nation’s long quest for transformation?
To call Tinubu “voluminous” is to acknowledge the layers of his political career, from kingmaker to president. It reflects a man whose ambition, strategy, and deep networks have shaped modern Nigerian politics. Yet, it also raises an important question: Is this volume filled with meaningful reform and people centred policies, or is it padded with political theatre and unmet promises?
Momodu’s remark comes as Nigeria navigates economic turbulence, rising insecurity, and increasing public disillusionment. For millions of Nigerians, destiny must now translate into delivery. Lofty titles and dramatic metaphors may dominate headlines, but citizens measure success by how well leadership addresses inflation, education, jobs, and security.
As 2027 approaches, the political space is opening. Whether the Turaki Adamawa, Atiku Abubakar, emerges as ADC’s candidate or not, the contest will be shaped less by rhetoric and more by results.
The race towards 2027 is already on, not in speeches or slogans, but in governance, outcomes, and public trust. Time will tell if this “child of destiny” writes a lasting legacy or fades as a figure of unrealized potential or should the Turaki Adamawa emerges as the ADC Candidate, to match the Jagaban of Borgu.
In the end, history won’t judge based on how “voluminous” a leader is, but how impactful, inclusive, and transformative their tenure proves to be. The real volume is being written now in policy, in action, and in the daily realities of the Nigerian people.
