At a Glance
- Aare Dele Momodu joins ADC months after leaving PDP, citing antidemocratic capture and lost ideology.
- ADC emerges as rallying point for major opposition figures before 2027 polls.
- Move signals renewed push against Nigeria’s growing one-party dominance fears.
In a move that has sent ripples across Nigeria’s political landscape, media mogul and political commentator Aare Dele Momodu has officially joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in a move driven by a desire to promote the collective interests of Nigerians and end what he described as the drift towards a one-party state.
Speaking in Benin City on Thursday while formally declaring his ADC membership, the Ovation International founder framed the move as both political and personal, describing it as a return to his ideological roots after years outside his ancestral political base.
Momodu’s ADC move signals opposition realignment
Momodu confirmed the move about six months after announcing his exit from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), which he said had been overtaken by “antidemocratic forces” and reduced to a “carcass” of its former self. He said the decision was driven by principle, not personal ambition.
Momodu’s transition to the ADC is far more than a simple party switch. It represents a calculated effort to reposition Nigeria’s opposition politics ahead of the 2027 elections.
Alongside figures like former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, Momodu’s alignment signals what many observers are calling the boldest opposition realignment since the APC coalition that unseated an incumbent in 2015.
ADC emerges as opposition power hub
For Nigeria, the significance is profound. The ADC is rapidly becoming a hub for political heavyweights seeking reform, inclusion, and a renewed focus on multiparty democracy.
Momodu, whose career has long straddled journalism, activism, and advocacy, brings not only visibility but a unique moral authority.
He has spent decades amplifying African narratives, shaping public discourse, and cultivating a generation of changemakers. His entry into partisan politics now carries the potential to reshape the dynamics of national campaigns, voter engagement, and opposition strategy.
Yet, this consolidation of prominent figures under the ADC umbrella is not without friction. Ambitions among former ministers, internal competition for presidential endorsements, and attempts by PDP power brokers to undermine the coalition suggest that Nigeria’s political terrain remains fluid and contested.
ADC as principled alternative
For Momodu, however, the ADC represents more than a platform; it is a stage to reclaim the promise of principled politics. His move underscores a renewed commitment to Nigeria’s democratic project: a chance to inject vision, credibility, and purpose into a system long criticized for compromise and opportunism.
As the nation accelerates toward 2027, Dele Momodu is no longer merely observing history; he is shaping it, signaling a new era for opposition politics in Nigeria.
