By Peace Udugba -The daily torch media
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dele Momodu, has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress of underestimating the possibility of key opposition figures forming a political alliance ahead of future elections.
Speaking during an appearance on Arise Television’s Morning Show on Monday, Momodu said the APC wrongly assumed that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former presidential candidate Peter Obi, and former Kano State governor Rabiu Kwankwaso would never find common political ground.
“The truth is, they first let the ADC stay out of it, hoping that Peter Obi, Atiku Abubakar, and Kwankwaso would never team up together. It was a miscalculation,” he said.
Momodu further alleged that the ruling party has been deliberately fueling internal crises within opposition parties as part of a broader political strategy. He claimed that recent developments within opposition camps suggest external interference aimed at weakening them.
He also referenced the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), suggesting that the handling of internal party matters raises questions about political neutrality.
The media entrepreneur expressed concern over what he described as the increasing influence of the judiciary in political and electoral disputes, warning that excessive political interference could undermine public confidence in the justice system.
According to him, some government officials are investing heavily in institutional structures, including the judiciary, as part of efforts to consolidate political power, while worsening economic conditions are being used to manipulate public sentiment.
Momodu cautioned against any attempt to establish a one-party system in Nigeria, insisting that such a development would not succeed.
“It’s really shocking that they want to turn Nigeria into a country ruled by just one party or one person. It might take some time, but it won’t work,” he said.
