A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dele Momodu, has stated that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is increasingly unsettled by the growing strength of the opposition nationwide.
Momodu made the remarks on Wednesday during an appearance on Sunrise Daily, a programme on Channels Television.
According to him, recent political developments indicate that opposition parties are gaining momentum and mounting pressure on the federal government.
“The opposition is gathering momentum, and you can see that even the government is jittery, despite their propaganda,” he said.
Momodu further argued that the ruling party is grappling with internal crises across several states, contradicting its public posture of unity.
“If you follow current events, you will see that the APC is a house of commotion. From Benue State to Zamfara State and other places, they are fighting among themselves,” he said.
He also criticised the recent wave of defections to the APC, alleging that many politicians are joining the ruling party out of fear rather than genuine conviction.
“Everyone moving to the APC now has their reasons,” Momodu stated. “Some governors are worried about securing a second term. Others are concerned about possible actions from agencies like the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) or the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC).”
Momodu further alleged that political office holders feel pressured to align with the ruling party due to fears of political and legal consequences.
“A governor may voluntarily submit to what appears like servitude because of the kind of leadership they believe they are dealing with,” he added.
He maintained that the current political climate reflects rising tension within the ruling party as opposition groups reorganise ahead of the 2027 general elections.
