Dele Momodu, a senior figure in Nigeria’s opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC), has criticized the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) as the nation’s primary problem, while stating his party will not adopt a confrontational approach.
Momodu, a publisher and chieftain of the ADC, made the remarks during an interview on Channels Television’s ‘Sunrise Daily’ programme on Wednesday. He noted that many of his personal friends within the APC express dissatisfaction with the current administration, a sentiment he said he empathised with. However, he distinguished between personal relationships and political accountability, asserting that the ADC bears no responsibility for Nigeria’s challenges.
“Majority of my friends are in the APC; sometimes when I hear their pain, I feel it. They talk about pain. ADC is not the problem of Nigeria. APC is,” Momodu stated.
He specifically mocked the APC’s governance record, referencing its failure to fill ambassadorial nominations. Despite this sharp criticism, Momodu emphasised that the ADC intends to maintain a professional and measured stance.
“We in the ADC are on point very professionally. We are not going to play a rough game with the APC. It’s not necessary,” he said. “Most of us are veterans now. There’s nothing I’m looking for in politics.”
Momodu, who has historically been aligned with opposition politics, framed the ADC as a stable and principled alternative. His comments highlight a strategic choice by a faction of the opposition to critique the government forcefully while rejecting adversarial tactics, a position that may shape political discourse as the country approaches future electoral cycles. The remark underscores internal dynamics within Nigeria’s political landscape, where personal affiliations often cross party lines, but ideological and governance disputes remain central.
