Dele Momodu Escalates Political Feud by Exposing Private Communications from Omokri and Fani-Kayode

Dele Momodu exposes private apologies from Reno Omokri and Femi Fani-Kayode, doubling down on his "dictatorship" claims against the Tinubu government.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 18, 2026, 4:31 PM EDT

Source: The information in this article was sourced from The Sun Nigeria

Public Clash Over Political Credibility

A volatile war of words has broken out among three of Nigeria’s most prominent political commentators. Dele Momodu, the publisher of Ovation Magazine and a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has launched a blistering counter-attack against Reno Omokri and Femi Fani-Kayode. In a detailed statement shared via his social media channels on Wednesday, Momodu dismissed his critics as "perpetual agents of perfidy" who lack the moral standing to challenge his political views. The escalation follows weeks of friction regarding Momodu’s stance on the current administration, signaling a deep rift in the landscape of Nigerian political discourse as the 2027 election cycle begins to take shape.

Claims of Private Apologies and Hypocrisy

To dismantle the public personas of his rivals, Momodu took the extraordinary step of revealing details of private communications. He alleged that both Omokri and Fani-Kayode have frequently reached out to him behind the scenes—either to apologize for their public hostility or to request media coverage through his influential platforms. Momodu argued that these private overtures expose a fundamental lack of sincerity in their public defense of the Tinubu administration. By bringing these private interactions into the public eye, Momodu aims to portray his critics as opportunistic actors whose public loyalty is at odds with their private admissions and requests.

Upholding Civil Conduct Amidst Hostility

Despite the intensifying nature of the dispute, Momodu emphasized his commitment to maintaining a level of decorum derived from his upbringing. He pointedly remarked that he does not "fight like pigs," a metaphor used to contrast his approach with what he describes as the uncivil and "shameless" conduct of his opponents. Momodu asserted that his criticisms of President Bola Tinubu are rooted in objective political analysis rather than personal animosity. He noted that unlike his critics, he has never disparaged the President with unproven allegations regarding his personal past, choosing instead to focus on the administration's policy directions and governance style.