Chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dele Momodu, has warned that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) misjudged the strength and cohesion of Nigeria’s current main opposition ahead of the 2027 elections.

According to him, the party assumed that key opposition figures would remain divided, a miscalculation that he said could have significant political consequences.

Speaking on ‘The Morning Show’ on Arise Television, Momodu said leaving the African Democratic Congress (ADC) untouched was part of the APC’s strategy, expecting that prominent politicians, including Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, and Rabiu Kwankwaso, would not unite within the ADC.

“The truth is, they first allowed the ADC to remain untouched, hoping that Peter Obi, Atiku Abubakar, and Kwankwaso would never come together. It was a miscalculation,” he said.

Momodu further accused the ruling party of attempting to weaken opposition parties by fostering internal disputes. He pointed to the rapid recognition of factions within the People’s Democratic Party as evidence of deliberate political manoeuvring.

“High-level government officials are investing heavily in the judiciary. When you weaponise poverty, people are reduced to depending on handouts,” Momodu added.

Despite these pressures, Momodu expressed confidence that opposition leaders are increasingly finding common ground under the ADC.

He stressed that these emerging alliances are likely to strengthen in response to perceived threats to democratic competition.

“It is shocking that anyone would want to reduce Nigeria to a one-party state or one-man rule. It may take time, but it will not succeed,” Momodu noted. (The Sun)