Momodu, Fani- Kayode In War Of Words

By Ayodele Oni 

Political differences have turned two former friends to arch enemies as Dele Momodu and Femi Fani- Kayode engage themselves in war of words.

Momodu, a former Presidential Aspirant, is a member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and follower of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, while Fani- Kayode is one of the newly appointed ambassadors by President Bola Tinubu.

Both had previously engaged in projecting the image of their leaders through various social medai posts as the 2027 general elections draw nearer.

Atiku is itching to clinch the Presidential ticket of ADC while Tinubu seeks the ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for a second term.

Momodu and Fani- Kayode have however deviated from promoting their leaders as they engage in personal attacks.

In his recent post, Momodu described Fani- Kayode as “querulous, garrulous and cantankerous son,” with the later responding that Momodu comes from a

“Lineage of touts and pimps.”

Momodu’s statement titled

FEMI FANI-KAYODE: WHEN WILL YOU STOP BEING A THUG? wrote: “I knew Chief Babaremilekun Adetokunbo Fani-Kayode, Q.C, SAN, of blessed memory, the father of David Oluwafemi Adewunmi Abdulateef Fani-Kayode aka FFK, in Ile-Ife, long before I met his querulous, garrulous and cantankerous son. 

“Femi is a classic case of a wasted investment. He attended some of the best schools pedigree and/or money could purchase, but turned out an outright and incurable thug. He went to Cambridge University, probably a 4th generation in his family, but became an enfant terrible, fighting anyone and anything, including esoteric spirits, in sight. 

“All supplication and intercession by friends and family on his behalf have failed to cure his strange malady. And this is the man President Bola Tinubu is about to unleash on Germany as an Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, for God’s sake.

“For Femi, it is a fulfillment of a long expected appointment. We discussed it several times. And I encouraged him to be patient and prayerful. I felt his deep frustration and depression. He was already working on Plan B, and begging a few of us to help him reach out to Alhaji Atiku Abubakar (GCON), if all hopes evaporate.

“Femi without power is like fish out of water. It is such a pity that now that Tinubu has finally looked at his side, with mercy and compassion, he is still busy fighting, like a pig, instead of seeking urgent rehabilitation into the comity of sane human beings.”

In his response, Fani- Kayode stated :”THE PIMP CALLED DELE MOMODU HAS BLOWN ANOTHER GASKET: 

“Dele Momodu has got his knickers in a twist yet again. Poor soul. He is clearly tormented. There is nothing worse than watching a man that comes from a lineage of touts and pimps blowing his gasket.

“He calls me a thug, speaks about my father and family and claims that I wanted to work with Atiku even though I left PDP in 2021. Say what you want about me DELE but it really doesn’t matter. My father never knew you even though you claimed he did and no-one ever knew your father. 

“That is how inconsequential you and yours are to Nigeria’s history. No matter what you say about me I was born into the corridors of power. I have been in power and I have remained relevant and active in the power configuration of our country for over 30 years which is more than I can say for you. So it stops there. 

“All I know about you is that you were once a journalist, you followed Chief MKO Abiola around like a court jester and collected crumbs from him. For much of your life, you became a hustler and a photographer after he was incarcerated, and that you ran for President a number of years back and  got only one vote which came from your wife.  

“I will not bother to go into your family history because there is nothing in it to talk about which is why you have such a terrible inferiority complex and a chip on your shoulder. Yet all that is irrelevant. 

“The only thing that is important is that the man you are accusing of being a dictator and an Abacha is presently in Windsor now having dinner with the King whilst you are still in Nigeria kissing Atiku’s posterior. 

“I am sure if your defunct Ovation magazine had been invited to cover the event you would have been happier and less bitter and frustrated. 

“Outside of that, whether you like it or not President Tinubu WILL return to office and be re-elected in 2027. Nothing you say or do about me or him can change that and this is the source of your pain.

“Insult me as much as you like: it is like duck off a waters back to me. The only thing that matters is Nigeria and that creatures like you and those you represent do not ever get near power.You called me a pig, yet look at yourself in the mirror and tell me who looks more like a pig between you and I. 

“Your profound ugliness, fat stomach and lack of good breeding is your greatest torment. Let us hope it does not bring you to an unexpected end. You were nothing, you are nothing and you will never be anything but Atiku’s side kick. 

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“I urge you to calm down and live with this unsavoury fact. I pray it doesn’t cause you to have a heart attack and drop dead. Outside of this I do not have your time. I have been called to serve my country once again and that is where my focus lies. All the best.”