A fresh war of words has erupted between former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, and veteran journalist, Dele Momodu, following a series of public exchanges.
Fani-Kayode, in a strongly worded response, criticised Momodu over his earlier remarks, describing them as unfounded and politically driven.
Reacting to the criticism, Fani-Kayode denied claims that he had sought political alignment with former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar, insisting that he had left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in 2021.
He also challenged assertions made about his background and political relevance.
Fani-Kayode used the opportunity to defend President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, rejecting comparisons between the current administration and past military regimes.
He argued that the President remains actively engaged in international diplomacy, referencing his recent engagements abroad.
The former minister suggested that the criticism directed at him and the President was rooted in political opposition, alleging bias in Momodu’s stance.
He further insisted that the current administration would remain politically dominant ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Fani-Kayode said: “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 day 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.
“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.”
