ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dele Momodu, has declared that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), is increasingly unsettled as opposition forces gather strength ahead of the 2027 elections.
Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Wednesday, Momodu argued that recent political shifts across the country indicate growing pressure on the federal government.
“Opposition is gathering momentum and you can see that even the government is jittery, forget about their propaganda,” he said.
According to him, the APC’s public posture of unity masks deep cracks within the party’s ranks.
He described the ruling party as “a house of commotion,” pointing to reported internal disputes in states such as Benue and Zamfara.
“If you read the news today, you will see that the APC is indeed a house of commotion. From Benue State to Zamfara State and so many other places, they are fighting themselves like babies fighting for lollipops,” Momodu stated.
The former presidential aspirant also took aim at the wave of defections into the APC, alleging that many politicians switching allegiance are motivated by fear rather than conviction.
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“Everybody that goes to the APC now is going there for various reasons,” he said.
“If you are a governor, you are afraid for your second term. If you are a governor, you are afraid of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC). If you are a governor, you are afraid of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission.”
He further claimed that some governors fear political and legal pressures, adding, “If you are a governor, you are afraid of so many things, including your own shadow.”
Momodu described the situation as one in which political office holders feel compelled to align with the ruling party for survival.
“A governor will voluntarily go into slavery and servitude because they know the leadership they are dealing with is not a regular leadership; it is not Goodluck Jonathan,” he added, referencing former President Goodluck Jonathan.
He maintained that the current political atmosphere reflects growing tension within the APC as opposition parties reorganise and position themselves for the 2027 electoral contest.