Veteran journalist and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dele Momodu, has declared that the time has come for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to feel the pressure of genuine political opposition.
According to Hobnob News, Momodu made the remark in response to the recent adoption of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as the official platform for the newly formed opposition coalition. The move, widely seen as a strategic step to consolidate anti-APC forces, has stirred fresh debates in Nigeria’s political landscape.
Taking to Facebook, Momodu said the decision to rally behind the ADC proves that the opposition is not only serious but also capable of mounting a formidable challenge to the ruling party.
“To those who said opposition parties can’t form a formidable coalition, I’m happy they have demonstrated their determination and capacity to reject barefaced oppression and tyranny,” he wrote.
Momodu emphasized that democracy thrives on diversity and healthy competition, warning against the dangers of a one-party system. “A one-party state must be a taboo in a democracy,” he stressed. “No one should ever play God over fellow human beings. Live and let live should be our guiding principle in life.”
He went on to commend the behind-the-scenes efforts that led to the coalition’s new configuration, drawing a parallel to the formation of the APC itself in 2013. “Let APC too feel some heat. After all, this was how it also came into existence. What happens next is in the hands of God. Congratulations are in order,” Momodu added.
Political analysts are already weighing the impact of this development ahead of the 2027 general elections, with many viewing the coalition’s move as a potential game-changer in the quest to challenge the APC’s dominance.
