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Francis Onoiribholo
Chief Dele Momodu, a former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential aspirant, has joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and declared no interest in any elective position ahead of the 2027 election.
Momodu was formally handed over the party membership card by the Edo state chairman of the party, Odion Kennedy at the party secretariat in Benin.
In his remarks, momodu shared story on how he was born in Ile-Ife, Osun State, but didn’t get to trace his Edo roots early due to his father’s passing. He said it took him 30 years to visit Ihievbe community, his home town in Owan East LGA, where he has since built a house.
He said he is joining the party to support like-minded individuals in rescuing the country from a “one-party state and one man”
He praised Senator Yisa Braimoh, who hails from Ihievbe, for adopting him as son and also making his visit to the community memorable.
Senator Braimoh described Chief Momodu as a “joggernut” who has made a name for himself as a publisher, teacher, and writer. He said Momodu’s entry into ADP is like a hippopotamus entering a river – it will shake the scene. Braimoh’s words of praise highlight the significance of Momodu’s joining the party.
The Edo state chairman of the party, hon. Odion Kennedy, who hinted that the coalition was not under any illusion that the 2027 journey would not be “tough and rough”, expressed optimism that with politicians in the mould of Dele Momodu joining the coalition, the chances of the party in the next general election remained bright.
Among those national leaders of the party present at the occasion were Chief Odigie Oyegun, Senator Yisa Braimoh and Senator Roland Owie.
