Dele Momodu Denounces One-Party Ambitions and Predicts Strategic Unity Among Major Nigerian Opposition Leaders

Journalist Dele Momodu predicts a Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar alliance as he warns that a one-party state will fail to take root in Nigeria.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 6, 2026, 10:21 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from Punch Newspapers

The Perils of Monopolized Political Power

Dele Momodu, a prominent journalist and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, has issued a stern warning against the perceived drift toward a one-party system in Nigeria. During a broadcast on Arise Television’s Morning Show, Momodu argued that any effort to consolidate governance under a single entity would not only undermine the country's democratic foundations but would ultimately prove unsuccessful. He expressed deep concern over the long,term implications of reducing the nation’s diverse political landscape to a one,man rule, characterizing such ambitions as a threat to the stability of the republic.

Strategic Miscalculations of the Ruling Class

The core of Momodu’s critique centers on what he describes as a major political misjudgment by the All Progressives Congress. He alleged that the ruling party operated under the flawed assumption that key opposition figures would remain permanently divided. According to Momodu, the APC banked on the belief that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, and Rabiu Kwankwaso would never find common ground. This oversight, he suggests, has left the ruling establishment vulnerable to a shifting political tide as these figures begin to explore collaborative pathways.

Allegations of Systematic Opposition Weakening

Beyond broad warnings, Momodu accused the government of actively working to destabilize rival political organizations. He pointed to the rapid official recognition of internal factions within the Peoples Democratic Party as evidence of a strategy designed to manufacture internal crises. By fostering division within these groups, Momodu claims the ruling party seeks to dilute the effectiveness of any organized challenge to its authority. He maintained that these tactical maneuvers are part of a broader effort to ensure the opposition remains too fragmented to compete effectively in future electoral cycles.