Dele Momodu, publisher of Ovation magazine, says groups within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) have introduced what he described as “aggression and rambunctiousness” into the party.
The ADC chieftain’s comments come amid growing agitation
from supporters and allies of Peter Obi, former presidential candidate of the
Labour Party (LP), who are demanding that he be given the party’s presidential
ticket for the 2027 elections.
Recently, Pat Utomi, professor of political economy,
threatened to withdraw his support for the former Anambra governor if he
accepts a vice-presidential candidacy for the 2027 elections.
Aisha Yesufu, an activist, and the Obidient Movement have
also expressed support for the same position, insisting that Obi must contest
the presidency rather than settle for a running mate role.
However, in a post on his X page titled “My Candid Advice to
ADC: Avoid Another Wike Scenario”, Momodu urged the party not to allow any
individual or group to destabilise the coalition.
The journalist-turned-politician said when the ADC was
adopted by opposition leaders as the coalition platform to challenge the ruling
All Progressives Congress (APC), participation was voluntary.
Momodu called on the leadership of the ADC to act decisively
and enforce discipline, warning that unchecked disputes and tantrums could
undermine the party before it establishes itself.
“I was present when some members of Nigeria’s opposition
political parties gathered in Abuja last year to adopt ADC as their new vehicle
for driving out the ruling APC from power,” Momodu wrote.
“I listened most keenly to the various speeches. No one
forced anyone to join. The main conveners promised to make it an open party for
all and one that will uphold democratic tenets.
“No group or individual will be allowed to cause chaos, like
it happened in PDP, and ADC will enforce discipline.
“I was most elated hearing these beautiful words. I was
happy to see an Army veteran, General DAVID MARK, as Chairman, knowing he would
brook no nonsense.
“But in recent times, some groups have introduced aggression
and rambunctiousness into a fledgling cooperation and collaboration of all.
“How can a coalition work if some groups insist they must
produce the top ticket by donation and coronation, without election or
persuasion?
“Why unleash tantrums and expletives on one another as if
one group can win national elections without the others?
“This is why, and when, ADC must rise up and enforce
discipline before it is too late. This was how NYESOM WIKE held PDP by the
jugular until it became too late to be dislodged or expelled.
“ADC should be a party of love and not a Fuji house of
commotion.”
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