In separate remarks reported by Nigerian outlets, media personality Dele Momodu says Peter Obi told him he was more popular than former vice-president Atiku Abubakar. Momodu’s account relates to Obi’s political positioning and his interactions with Atiku ahead of future elections. According to Momodu, he advised Obi to consider teaming up with Atiku, pointing to past examples where political figures who served as vice presidents later rose to the presidency. Vanguard reports that Momodu presented this argument to Obi in the context of planning for 2027, while The Punch reports the same core claim that Obi rejected the idea of working with Atiku, saying he was more popular. The reports focus on the personal exchange between the two figures and do not include independent verification of the popularity comparison. They also do not provide further details on whether Obi later reconsidered the suggestion or how it affects any formal political arrangement.