Dele Momodu, the publisher of Ovation Magazine and former 2022 presidential aspirant under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has expressed regret over spending approximately ₦50 million on the party’s presidential nomination form.

Speaking in an interview on Eden Oasis, Momodu described the 2022 PDP primary as heavily monetized and revealed that one of the candidates distributed $30,000 to each of the 774 delegates who voted during the election.

Reflecting on the influence of money in Nigerian politics, Momodu lamented the difficulty of competing with wealthy candidates.

He stated that he would only consider running for president again if there is a consensus among key political figures who believe he is the best person for the role. “Experience is the best teacher,” he said, adding that unless a major party adopts him as a consensus candidate, he would not pursue another run.

Momodu also emphasized the financial power wielded by some politicians, noting that they are able to distribute huge sums of money with ease, making it nearly impossible for candidates without vast financial resources to compete.

He described Nigeria’s political process as being driven by money, which he believes is often untraceable and hidden outside the banking system.

Despite his loss in the 2022 primary, where he did not secure any votes, Momodu remains vocal about the state of Nigerian politics and the impact of money on elections.

The United State Newly elect President, Donald Trump plans to sign an order to remove transgender members from the country’s military. This new strategy has raised concerns across the country concerning the LGBTQ community.

It will be stated that the transgender members will be noted as unfit to serve. Donald Trump also introduced a similar law during his first administration in the country.

House of Representatives member Hon. Abdulmumin Jibrin has assured Nigerians that President Bola Tinubu’s Tax Reform Bills will be passed by both chambers of the National Assembly.

Speaking on TVC’s Politics Today on Sunday, November 24, Jibrin dismissed doubts about the Bills, emphasizing their importance to Nigeria’s economic growth.

“I have never had any doubt about the consideration and passage of the Tax Reform Bills. We will pass the tax reform bills,” said Jibrin, who chairs the House Committee on Housing and Habitat.

His statement followed calls by the Northern Elders Forum urging lawmakers from the region to reject the Bills, which have sparked nationwide debate.