Dele Momodu believes that the PDP is the only realistic option to fix the problems of Nigeria created by the APC
Publisher of Ovation Magazine, Dele Momodu, has announced his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Dele Momodu has largely been apolitical, although in 2011, he contested the presidential election, coming too far behind the winner of the poll, former President Goodluck Jonathan.
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Dele Momodu announced his decision in a statement on Friday, October 29, saying his move was born out of his opposition to the policies of the ruling party, the All Progressives Congress (APC).
“I have consulted widely. And it is clear to me that given the dangerous and disastrous drift that our nation has experienced in the past six years, the only party from which amends can be made to rectify our situation is the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
“This accords with my vehement opposition to the policies and practices of the All Progressive Congress (APC) and its leadership, which has denuded our country of everything we hold dear – national unity, cohesion, security, economic prosperity, educational advancement, social infrastructure, and above all, our cherished moral values.
“For these reasons, I am happy to declare that I am now a full-fledged participating member of the great and patriotic Peoples Democratic Party,” Dele Momodu said.
He said the APC has failed to deliver on its promises and has instead pulled down some of the achievements of the PDP in its 16-year control of the Federal Government.
“It is deeply saddening and regrettable that some of the biggest and landmark achievements recorded under the PDP administration have been diluted, wasted, or diminished by the present APC government,” Dele Momodu added.
There are speculations that Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, is behind the move by Dele Momodu to join the PDP. Wike is believed to be eyeing the presidency in 2023 or a compromise vice presidential slot.