By Muhammad Mamman
Veteran journalist and publisher Dele Momodu has said his decision to align with the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is driven by a desire to prevent Nigeria from drifting into a one-party state, insisting the move has nothing to do with personal ambition.
Momodu, a former presidential aspirant and outspoken political commentator, said the country’s democracy was facing serious risks as opposition parties weaken and political power becomes increasingly concentrated.
According to him, the ADC provides a platform for Nigerians who are concerned about the future of pluralism, accountability and democratic competition.
“This is not about me,” Momodu said, explaining that his involvement with the party is centred on what he described as the urgent need to “rescue Nigeria” from political dominance by a single party.
He warned that the erosion of a strong opposition could undermine democratic checks and balances, leaving citizens with fewer choices and less influence over governance.
Momodu, who has remained influential in Nigeria’s political discourse through his media work and public engagements, said his decision reflects broader concerns shared by many Nigerians about the direction of the country’s politics.
The ADC has in recent months positioned itself as a rallying point for politicians and civic voices seeking an alternative to the country’s dominant political parties, as debates over governance, economic hardship and democratic space intensify.
