Veteran journalist and former presidential aspirant, Dele Momodu, has officially joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC), months after resigning from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Momodu declared his membership of the ADC in Benin City on Thursday, describing the move as a deliberate step toward building a stronger opposition and rescuing Nigeria from what he termed creeping one-party dominance.
Speaking at the event, the Ovation Magazine publisher dismissed speculations about his interest in elective offices in Edo State, insisting that he was not seeking to become a senator or governor.
“People have asked me, ‘What do you want? Do you want to be governor or senator?’ No. I just want to promote the best interests of our people,” he said.
Momodu said his decision to align with the ADC was driven by a broader national objective rather than personal ambition, noting that his political mission is to work with like-minded citizens to reform Nigeria’s governance system.
“My mission in politics is to join hands of fellowship with citizens of like minds to rescue, recover, and reset Nigeria. Nigeria must be rescued from a one-party state and one parliament,” he said.
Reflecting on his personal journey and reconnection with Edo State, Momodu said it took him decades to rediscover his ancestral roots, thanking Senator Isa Raymond for helping him reconnect with his home community.
He added that although he had spent many years building a career and livelihood abroad, he was now fully reintegrating into Nigeria’s political process with a focus on contributing to Edo State’s development.
“It took me over 50 years of hard work to establish myself abroad, but today I stand before you as someone who has consciously returned to play a meaningful role in the political life of my state,” he said.
Momodu’s defection follows his resignation from the PDP in July 2025, where he accused the party of being hijacked by antidemocratic forces. In his resignation letter, he said it was honourable to abandon what he described as a “carcass” and align with the ADC as part of a new opposition coalition.
The ADC has recently attracted several high-profile political figures, positioning itself as a rallying platform for opposition voices ahead of future electoral contests.
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