Just In: Dele Momodu Officially Joins ADC

Former presidential aspirant, Dele Momodu, has officially joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

Abia Radio News reports that Momodu made the declaration on Thursday in Benin City, the Edo State capital, while addressing his supporters.

The Ovation magazine publisher said his decision to join the ADC was driven by the desire to promote the interests of the people, stressing that he was not seeking any elective position in the state.

Reflecting on his personal journey and political roots, Momodu said he was formally reintegrating himself into the political process of Edo State.

He added that his investment in his hometown had firmly established his roots.

Momodu said, “And I came home for the first time and I coordinated everything, then it took me over 50 years, you won’t believe it, of excruciating hard work and meticulous planning to plant a home from my modest income in Iwe.

“So today, nobody can say Dele has no roots in Iwe. today, I am standing before you, my friends, as I humbly reintegrate myself into the political process of my state.

“People have asked me, what do you want? Do you want to be a governor, a senator? No. I just want to promote the best interests of our people.”

Describing his decision to formally take up ADC membership as a critical step, Momodu said: “It is hard to imagine the pride I feel at this moment as I undertake my self-led event in DC to pick up the membership card of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, the new opposition coalition in Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation. This is only the first and most important leg of this political journey.”

He outlined what he described as his core political mission, warning against political domination by a single party.

“My mission in politics is to join hands of fellowship with citizens of like minds to rescue, recover, and reset Nigeria,” Momodu said. “Nigeria must be rescued from a one-party state and one parliament.”

He added: “I don’t think they manufacture people like Baba Eke in heaven.”

Momodu said the success of the political journey ahead would depend on the commitment of Nigerians who are dissatisfied with the current direction of the country.

“This journey will require the total commitment of the majority of Nigerians who refuse to be enslaved in their own country,” he said.

He also paid tribute to party leaders and supporters, singling out ADC stalwart Zipzon Oyebu for praise.

“I am eternally inspired by our leader and father, Zipzon Oyebu, for his judiciousness, resoluteness, and sacrifice for the well-being of our nation. Thank you, Baba,” he said.

Thanking supporters who attended the event despite it holding on a weekday, Momodu added: “Thank you all for your love, because for people to leave their homes and offices to be here on a weekday is not a joke. I promise you, I do not think it is a joke.”