Veteran journalist and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Dele Momodu, has applauded the adoption of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as the official platform for Nigeria’s emerging opposition coalition, declaring it a major step toward revitalising democracy.

In a post on his Facebook page, Momodu said the move signals the seriousness of the coalition and proves wrong those who doubted the ability of opposition forces to unite against what he described as “barefaced oppression and tyranny.”

“To those who said opposition parties can’t form a formidable coalition, I’m happy they have demonstrated their determination and capacity to reject oppression,” he wrote.

Momodu reaffirmed his longstanding position that a one-party state is undemocratic and dangerous, commending the political figures working behind the scenes to bring about the new alliance.

“No one should ever play God over fellow human beings. Live and let live should be our guiding principle in life,” he stated.

He further noted that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) should now begin to feel political pressure, much like how it once rose to power through coalition-building.

“Let APC too feel some heat. After all, this was how it also came into existence. What happens next is in the hands of God. Congratulations are in order,” he said.

The ADC’s emergence as the coalition platform follows recent appointments of former Senate President David Mark and ex-Osun State governor Rauf Aregbesola to key positions in the party, signalling an intensifying effort to present a credible alternative ahead of the 2027 general elections. (The Guardian)