A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dele Momodu, has advised the party on how to avoid a scenario similar to how the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, allegedly held the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) by the jugular.

In a post on social media, Momodu spoke against ideas from some group insisting that their candidate must secure the ADC presidential ticket in 2027.

He said, "I was present when some members of Nigeria's opposition political parties gathered in Abuja last year to adopt ADC as their new vehicle for driving out the ruling APC from power...

"I listened most keenly to the various speeches. No one forced anyone to join. The main conveners promised to make it an open party for all, and one that will uphold democratic tenets. No group or individual will be allowed to cause chaos, like it happened in PDP, and ADC will enforce discipline. I was most elated hearing these beautiful words. I was happy to see an Army veteran and General DAVID MARK as Chairman knowing he would brook no nonsense...

"But in recent time, some groups have introduced aggression and rambunctiousness into a fledgling cooperation, and collaboration, of all. How can a coalition work if some groups insist they must produce the top ticket by donation, and coronation, without election or persuasion? Why unleash tantrums and expletives on one another as if one group can win National elections without the others?

"This is why, and when, ADC must rise up and enforce discipline before it is too late. This was how NYESOM WIKE held PDP by the jugular till it became too late to be dislodged or expelled. ADC should be a party of love and not a Fuji house of commotion...."

ASA