A prominent chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dele Momodu, has categorically ruled out any possibility of defecting to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), despite ongoing internal crises within the main opposition party.
Speaking during an interview on Channels TV on Wednesday, the two-time presidential aspirant firmly stated that joining the APC was "out of the question" for him, while criticizing what he described as autocratic leadership within the ruling party.
"I definitely won't join the APC. That one is out of the question. If I wanted to join the APC, I wouldn't be talking to you the way I am this morning," Momodu declared.
He further explained his stance with a pointed critique of the APC's leadership style, stating: "I cannot sit in a room where one man will dictate to able-bodied adults who have worked all their lives and say that he is the lord of the manor."
PDP Crisis and Coalition Prospects
The statement comes just a day after Momodu made headlines by declaring that only a coalition of political parties could successfully challenge President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections. In that earlier statement, he had revealed that his "soul has already left the PDP," while only his "body remains in the party" – signaling his growing disillusionment with the opposition party's internal dynamics.
Political analysts view Momodu's comments as reflective of the deepening fractures within Nigeria's opposition landscape, particularly as the PDP continues to grapple with internal conflicts that have weakened its position since losing the 2023 presidential election.
Despite his criticism of both major parties, Momodu's firm rejection of the APC suggests he may be positioning himself as an independent voice within Nigeria's evolving political landscape, potentially aligning with efforts to build a new coalition ahead of the 2027 elections.
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