APC Now a House of Commotion Amid Rising Strength of Opposition — Dele Momodu

A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dele Momodu, has said the growing strength of opposition parties across Nigeria unsettles the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

Momodu made the claim on Wednesday during an interview, stating that recent political developments indicate the opposition is gaining momentum and putting pressure on the federal government.

“Opposition is gathering momentum and you can see that even the government is jittery, forget about their propaganda,” he said.

He added, “It is obvious the ruling party is jittery, and that is why they are going all out, frenetically, to try to showcase and pretend that all is well.”

Momodu argued that the ruling party is grappling with internal crises in several states, insisting that this contradicts public claims of party unity.

“But if you read the news today, you will see that the APC is indeed a house of commotion. From Benue State to Zamfara State and so many other places, they are fighting themselves like babies fighting for lollipops,” he said.

The ADC chieftain also criticised the wave of defections into the ruling party, claiming many of those moving to the APC are motivated by fear rather than conviction.

“Everybody that goes to the APC now is going there for various reasons,” he said.

“If you are a governor, you are afraid for your second term. If you are a governor, you are afraid of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. If you are a governor, you are afraid of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission.”

Momodu further alleged that some governors are driven by fear of political and legal pressure.

“If you are a governor, you are afraid of so many things, including your own shadow,” he said.

He described the situation as one in which political office holders feel compelled to submit themselves to the ruling party.

“A governor will voluntarily go into slavery and servitude because they know the leadership they are dealing with is not a regular leadership; it is not Goodluck Jonathan,” Momodu added.

He maintained that the current political climate reflects growing tension within the ruling party as the opposition reorganises ahead of the 2027 elections.