Dele Momodu Warns Against Nigeria Becoming a One-Party State

Prominent opposition figure and media personality, Dele Momodu, has raised concerns over what he describes as attempts to steer Nigeria towards a one-party or monarchical system of governance.

In a post shared on Thursday via his verified X (formerly Twitter) account, Momodu called for resistance against such political shifts. His remarks come in response to recent defections from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the main opposition party. Notably, Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, has officially joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), and speculation is growing that Bayelsa State Governor, Duoye Diri, may follow suit.

Commenting on the political developments, Momodu stated that the 2027 presidential election is increasingly taking on an ethnic dimension. He argued that the opposition’s electoral strength lies in figures such as former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Rabiu Kwankwaso, Aminu Tambuwal, former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai, and even the Emir of Kano, Mohammed Sanusi, should he choose to enter politics.

Momodu emphasized that electoral contests should remain open and democratic, urging that Southern aspirants must not be sidelined if they are willing to compete in a primary process. He stressed that popularity should be determined either through internal party contests or consensus among opposition groups.

He concluded by warning: "Everything must be done to discourage a one-party state or monarchical government."

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