Dele Momodu, a member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has urged former presidential candidate Dumebi Kachikwu to refrain from any actions that could damage the party. Speaking on Channels Television’s program *The Morning Brief*, Momodu said he had reached out to Kachikwu to understand his grievances and encouraged him to consider the party’s overall well‑being.
Momodu emphasized that holding the title of former presidential candidate does not confer ownership of a political party. He drew on his own experience as the National Conscience Party’s presidential candidate in 2011—a party co‑founded by Gani Fawehinmi—to illustrate his point. He also cited prominent politicians such as Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso and Atiku Abubakar, who do not claim ownership of their respective parties.
Expressing concern over a growing sense of entitlement among some Nigerian politicians, Momodu noted that many claim to be founders or owners of parties that were actually established by groups of individuals. He pointed to the People’s Democratic Party as an example: although it was founded by a collective, its original founders have long since lost control.
Momodu advised Kachikwu not to allow himself to be used as a tool for creating divisions within the ADC, stressing that the party is still in its early stages and deserves nurturing. The ADC, a relatively new political force in Nigeria, relies on unity and cooperation to grow. As the nation’s political landscape evolves, the actions of key figures like Kachikwu and Momodu will be closely watched, and the outcome of this dispute could have significant implications for the ADC’s future role in Nigerian politics.
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