Naija News reports that veteran journalist and politician, Dele Momodu, has cautioned the African Democratic Congress (ADC) against allowing internal crisis to derail its unity, warning the party to avoid a repeat of the situation that engulfed the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
In a statement shared via his 𝕏 handle on Tuesday, titled “My Candid Advice to ADC: Avoid Wike Scenario,” Momodu lamented what he described as the introduction of aggression and intolerance by some groups within the party.
He questioned the rationale behind the insistence by certain factions that the ADC presidential ticket must be reserved for a specific aspirant, stressing that such actions contradict the founding principles of the coalition.
According to Momodu, the key conveners who brought together opposition elements under the ADC umbrella had pledged to build an inclusive and democratic party, open to all and governed by fairness.
He warned that no group or individual should be allowed to destabilise the ADC in the manner witnessed in the PDP, noting that discipline must be enforced early to preserve unity.
Momodu recalled being present when opposition leaders met in Abuja last year to adopt the ADC as a platform to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). He said participation at the meeting was voluntary, and assurances were given that the party would uphold democratic ideals and prevent any individual from hijacking the structure.
While praising the appointment of former Senate President, General David Mark (rtd), as chairman, Momodu expressed disappointment that some groups have recently introduced unruly behaviour into what was meant to be a cooperative and collaborative coalition.
He criticised attempts to impose candidates through “donation and coronation” rather than through transparent elections and persuasion, warning that no single group can win a national election without the support of others.
Momodu concluded by urging the ADC leadership to act decisively before it is too late, stressing that the party must be guided by love and discipline, not chaos and internal strife.