BREAKING: Media Mogul Dele Momodu Dumps PDP, Joins ADC In Bold Move Against “Anti-Democratic Forces”

Lagos, Nigeria – July 17, 2025 – In a seismic shift that could reshape Nigeria’s opposition landscape ahead of the 2027 elections, veteran journalist and Ovation Magazine publisher Dele Momodu has formally resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing its alleged hijacking by “anti-democratic elements.” The flamboyant media entrepreneur has instead pitched his tent with the African Democratic Congress (ADC), joining a growing coalition of opposition figures seeking to unseat President Bola Tinubu.

Momodu’s bombshell resignation letter, exclusively obtained by our newsroom and addressed to PDP Ward 4 Chairman in Ihievbe, Edo State, pulls no punches. “Our party has been unarguably hijacked by anti-democratic forces in broad daylight,” the letter states with trademark Momodu flair. “Rather than engage in futile combat, I choose to join the progressive forces coalescing under the ADC banner to rescue our democracy.”

Political analysts interpret this move as part of a calculated strategy to position the ADC as the main opposition vehicle, capitalizing on PDP’s internal crises. Just last month, Momodu had publicly accused FCT Minister Nyesom Wike of being an APC mole within PDP – a claim that gained traction after Wike’s controversial meeting with President Tinubu in May.

Momodu’s resignation amplifies long-simmering tensions within PDP. His recent appearance on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily saw him double down on claims that the ruling APC has systematically infiltrated opposition ranks. “They’ve turned PDP into a carcass,” he declared, “and I won’t be part of the funeral procession.”

The publisher specifically referenced Wike’s alleged role in PDP’s 2023 presidential election loss, where the former Rivers governor was accused of covertly working against Atiku Abubakar’s campaign while remaining a PDP member. “When the snake enters the kitchen,” Momodu quipped, “the chef doesn’t debate – he reaches for the machete.”

By joining ADC, Momodu aligns himself with a party increasingly seen as the nucleus of a “grand opposition coalition.” Insiders reveal that ADC leadership has been quietly courting disaffected PDP heavyweights and civil society groups ahead of 2027. The party’s national chairman, Ralphs Okey Nwosu, confirmed Momodu’s membership, hailing it as “a game-changer for progressive forces.”

Political strategists note ADC’s growing appeal among Nigeria’s urban middle class and diaspora communities – demographics where Momodu holds significant influence through his media empire and celebrity network.

Momodu’s 2027 Game Plan

While the publisher hasn’t declared presidential ambitions, his move mirrors the 2014 playbook that birthed the APC. Sources close to him suggest three immediate objectives:

1. Coalition Building: Uniting opposition factions under ADC’s umbrella

2. Policy Alternative: Developing a compelling counter-narrative to Tinubu’s economic reforms

3. Youth Mobilization: Leveraging his media platforms to engage Nigeria’s “Obidient” generation

Tinubu’s Troubles Deepen

Momodu didn’t spare the current administration in his parting shots. “Under Buhari, we hit rock bottom,” he stated. “Now we’re drilling through the bedrock.” His scathing assessment references Nigeria’s lingering economic challenges, including inflation hovering at 28% and ongoing fuel scarcity crises.

The presidency has yet to respond, but APC spokesperson Felix Morka dismissed Momodu’s defection as “the theatrics of a perennial opportunist.”

As PDP grapples with another high-profile exit (following former Osun governor Olagunsoye Oyinlola’s defection last month), political observers warn of opposition fragmentation. However, some see Momodu’s move as the catalyst needed to break Nigeria’s stale two-party paradigm.

“ADC now has Nigeria’s most visible publisher and one of its savviest political operators,” notes University of Lagos political science professor Adele Jinadu. “If they can convert media capital into grassroots momentum, 2027 might surprise us all.”