Dele Momodu Calls for Unity Among Osun Opposition to Support Adeleke

Chieftain of the African Democratic Congress and publisher of Ovation Magazine, Dele Momodu, has called on opposition parties in Osun State to come together in support of Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party. This is ahead of the governorship election set for August 16.

Momodu believes that unity among the opposition is crucial. He said this is to stop the All Progressives Congress from taking advantage of divisions among rival parties to rig the election.

In a statement posted on X on Tuesday, the ADC leader explained that he joined the party as part of a larger coalition. This coalition aims to challenge what he called the “APC cankerworm.” He accused this party of harming Nigeria’s economy, social harmony, religious tolerance, and democratic institutions.

He stated that the opposition had originally planned to learn from past mistakes. Their goal was to present a strong alternative to the APC.

“I had prayed fervently against the demon and clash of voluptuous egos. I wished we wouldn’t have to reinvent the wheel since the ADC initially paraded the second, third and fourth leading candidates in the 2023 presidential election.

“Unfortunately, it did not turn out to be so. But I still did not give up on the hope that Nigerians, not just the parties, would rise up massively against the APC menace,” Momodu said.

Momodu pointed out that the political situation in Osun demands that opposition parties set aside their individual ambitions. He urged them to work towards a common goal.

“It’s foolhardy not to see the need for opposition unity,” he said.

He encouraged opposition politicians to “confront reality” and take a practical approach as the election nears.

“The time has now come for us to confront reality and demonstrate that we indeed possess common sense by being demonstrably practical,” he said.

Momodu argued that the political climate in Osun requires opposition parties to quickly come together and support Adeleke.

“With the manner APC has turned Osun State into a theatre of war, the only sensible strategy is for all opposition parties to align immediately and back the Accord Party candidate, Governor Ademola Adeleke,” Momodu said.

He urged opposition stakeholders to focus on the larger political goal over personal ambitions. He stressed that a divided opposition could give the APC an edge in the upcoming election.