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A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dele Momodu, has defended the party’s presidential primary, urging aggrieved aspirants Rotimi Amaechi and Mohammed Hayatu-Deen to allow the process run its full course before questioning its credibility.
Momodu, speaking during an interview on Arise Television, said it was premature for contestants to dismiss the exercise before the final collation of results, especially when available figures already showed what he described as a clear voting pattern across declared states.
“What I find strange is that before the conclusion of the election, two of the contestants did not wait before writing it off,” he said. “I plead with Rotimi Amaechi and Muhammad Hayatu-Deen to cool tempers and allow the process to be completed before raising concerns.”
The veteran journalist warned that public disagreements at such a critical stage could weaken the party’s preparations ahead of the 2027 presidential contest. He urged party stakeholders to place unity above personal grievances if the opposition hopes to mount a serious challenge against President Bola Tinubu.
“If they love the party and they love Nigeria, and truly want to remove Tinubu, this is not the time for this kind of bickering,” Momodu said.
Throwing his weight behind former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Momodu argued that the former presidential candidate’s decades-long political network gave him a natural edge in the race. According to him, Atiku’s political reach, built over several election cycles, would be difficult for newer entrants to match.
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Momodu also referenced Peter Obi’s exit from the ADC, describing it as a calculated decision influenced by Atiku’s strength within the party. He maintained that the primary process, from reports and field feedback available to him, was conducted peacefully and in line with expectations.
“I monitored the election throughout the day and received updates from different states,” he said. “From what we saw, it was well conducted and peaceful.”
The ADC stalwart also took a swipe at the All Progressives Congress over what he described as exaggerated figures in its internal processes, arguing that some announced participation numbers lacked credibility.
On former President Goodluck Jonathan’s reported political comeback, Momodu said the ADC would welcome any democratic contest, adding that the party was prepared to face any candidate in 2027.
Reaffirming his support for Atiku, Momodu described him as a resilient political figure and a “bridge builder” whose staying power in national politics reflected experience, discipline and an enduring appeal across the country.
