[size=13pt]Momodu, Ovation Publisher, Joins Presidential Race[/size]
05.02.2010

One of Africa’s most famous publishers and THISDAY columnist, Bashorun Dele Momodu, is set to move from publishing to politics. According to sources, the publisher of Ovation International, a leading celebrity magazine, was provoked by the decision of former President Ibrahim Babangida to join the presidential race.

THISDAY checks revealed that Momodu has actually been travelling round the world to mobilise young Nigerians to support what he calls “a mission to clean up Nigeria.” His friends believe he’s one of the few Nigerians who have managed to build “a global brand against very daunting odds.” He enjoys a large following of Nigerian youths on Facebook and Twitter.
Momodu was a major supporter of Bashorun Moshood Abiola’s presidential bid in 1993. He was detained at the Alagbon detention camp, Ikoyi, Lagos, between July and August 1993 for his political activities. In 1995, he was forced into exile by the General Sani Abacha Military Government, and lived in England as a refugee for three years. He was accused of being one of the brains behind the pirate radio station that was attacking the dictatorship in Nigeria, an allegation he denied vehemently.

He started Ovation International during that period, and was a regular Yoruba presenter on the pirate radio broadcast, Radio Freedom, which later became Radio Kudirat, under the pseudonym of Saliu Elenuugboro. He decided to support the pirate radio since he was already punished for being a member of its clandestine operations.
He returned from exile in 1998 and expanded his publishing outfit from England to Ghana and Benin Republic where Ovation International is now translated into French. The widely-travelled publisher has been able to build a larger-than-life image and he has a one-on-one relationship with Presidents, international figures, business gurus, students’ organisations, civil societies and political groups.

When THISDAY contacted him in Ghana last night, Momodu said that there were incredible pressures on him to contest next year’s Presidential election. “My supporters are of the firm belief that Nigeria needs a fresh beginning and that that fresh air can only be guaranteed by someone who has not been tainted in anyway by government office and cannot be accused of pilfering government money,” Momodu said. He added that when he eventually announces his intention to run, “the decision would have been aided by the challenge thrown at us by former President Ibrahim Babangida that he can’t see any young Nigerian who can lead Nigeria out of the current political doldrums which was largely created by him.”

Asked on what political platform he hopes to contest when the time comes, Momodu confirmed that he has been a card-carrying member of Labour Party because his father was an ordinary Nigerian who worked most of his life as labourer.
“Most of the men from my Afenmai tribe of Edo State were labourers, and I come from that proud unionist tradition of dignity in labour and service to humanity.” Also, his growing up in Ile-Ife, Osun State taught him the values of hard-work in an environment where most people were poor.
Bashorun Momodu’s presidential bid is certain to add colour and excitement into a usually dull race because of his firm grip on the entertainment and showbiz industry in Africa.

http://www.thisdayonline.com/nview.php?id=172319

Chei. . .

I think he will bring colourfulness to a race which nuisance like IBB wil be making stupid noise.

Unfortunately, Dele Momodu has no political pedigree or track record of management other than his publishing business.

I am waiting on our brothers from the South East. If Anambra has 43 primaries candidates from the PDP in the last gubernatorial election, there will be at least 200 Presidential candidates from each state of the South East.

Goodness me!!! That was my first reaction.

But the rational man in me says let's listen to what he has to say first. Giving everyman a chance is what democracy's about.

Not this biggot

Yoruba noise makers . . . . . . IBB will surely win the election come 2011.

Dele Momodu?

Yep. . . It's all going to hell in handbasket.

I am waiting on our brothers from the South East. If Anambra has 43 primaries candidates from the PDP in the last gubernatorial election, there will be at least 200 Presidential candidates from each state of the South East.

[size=14pt]The Igbos always love playing the second fiddle, follow-follow politics, is their antics when it comes to national elections. They are never individualistic as they claim to be except when it comes to local elections in their various state. Already a Yoruba man in the USA has throwing his hat in the ring, Duke is about do the same, and now Dele Momodu Edo/Yoruba has throwing his hat also in the ring. Let us see more Igbos throw their hats in the ring instead of them looking for VP position.[/size]

What is wrong with him running for presidency?. Is he not a credible Nigerian citizen?

DELE MOMODU OF ALL PEOPLE, I WOULD RATHER CHEW MY VOTER`S CARD THEN VOTE FOR THAT PUNK

KnowAll:



[size=14pt]The Igbos always love playing the second fiddle, follow-follow politics, is their antics when it comes to national elections. They are never individualistic as they claim to be except when it comes to local elections in their various state. Already a Yoruba man in the USA has throwing his hat in the ring, Duke is about do the same, and now Dele Momodu Edo/Yoruba has throwing his hat also in the ring. Let us see more Igbos throw their hats in the ring instead of them looking for VP position.[/size]

Honestly,I cant imagine myself as a parent exhibiting this level of stupidity on a public forum as you always do. . . You must be an old nincompoop!!
Silly Yoruba man.

He is qualified .

^^^^ no doubt, he is qualified but there is no way he can win or move close to it. Another waste.

In my own view Dele wld do better campaignin 4 a really popular candidate who has d capability 2 win d elections, say Jonathan 4 instance or Duke, otherwise he wld only b splittin d votes of anoda popular candidate who can deliva us nd allow a bad popular candidate win d election. Better still he shld start by contestin 4 d senate, if he can win dat den pple can judge his performance in d senate nd know if his credibility nd integrity wld pass d corruption test of d senate chambers.


Meanwhile how old is he?

May the best man win the election o. We can't be having other terrible candidates like the last 2 we just had.

I cant wait to see the results lol - it will b hilarious

GO!!!!! DELE

KnowAll:



[size=14pt]The Igbos always love playing the second fiddle, follow-follow politics, is their antics when it comes to national elections. They are never individualistic as they claim to be except when it comes to local elections in their various state. Already a Yoruba man in the USA has throwing his hat in the ring, Duke is about do the same, and now Dele Momodu Edo/Yoruba has throwing his hat also in the ring. Let us see more Igbos throw their hats in the ring instead of them looking for VP position.[/size]

zoning - but they have to realize ZONING IS LIE!

oga ju, from publishing room to aso-rock

Of course by the provisions of the constitution,he is ualified to run,

But I think this is a classic case of oju kokoro(a commisionership slot or rep would've been more like it),what are his political antecedents and structures,

So in essence,this is one huge joke,


So I go buahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha

Well its his right as a citizen. But he must truly have visions of grandeur and not too many friends.

What has he got?  I mean his profile?  Even majority of NL members will vote against him.

lets wait and see what he has in store 4 us

Yemmimight, it is called "Delusion of Grandeur" NOT "Visions of grandeur"

Topsido:

Yemmimight, it is called "Delusion of Grandeur" NOT "Visions of grandeur"

You meant, TewMuch. Of course i know its delusions, but he has never acted in a crazy manner before. So maybe he has been having the visions of grandeur. But hey, he may also be a closet lunatic but i prefer to give him the benefit of doubt and not insult him just yet.

he should go and sit down.

;d ;d ;d ;d

Who is Dele Momodu? Do u guyz mean president of Nigeria or Magazines editors? Roflmao

@metal gong or wat u call urself,

Why the comment from you?

Anyways, if IBB does not win then
go put him there.

IBB will not win anyfin come 2011

Dele Momodu: Seems dis guy is up to
somefin else. Where will he get d money
to finance himself? , Sponsor abi: Which
means if he wins, he will listen to his GFs

SHALOM

metal-gong:

Yoruba noise makers . . . . . . IBB will surely win the election come 2011.

YOUR MAMA

This is pure comedy


Does he think Presidency is like getting s Chieftancy title

see his webpage no be joke!!

www.delemomodu2011.com

Nnamadi Azikwe- Figurehead President to Prime Minister Balewa.
Alex Ekwueme - Figurhead VP to Shehu SHagari
Sylvester Ugo - VP to Candidate Basir Tofa
Chuba Okadigbo - VP Candidate to Mohamaddu Buhari

I cant remember the name of the VP to Buhari in the last election self

Always contented to be VP's

Ok, I'm Listening

Tribal primitive bastards.Turning what could be the way out of the dungeon into tribal championship,stupid fuc-ks with their small minds,