ADC leader Dele Momodu accuses President Tinubu of emulating Abacha’s coercive tactics

In a recent interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time, Dele Momodu, a senior figure in the African Democratic Congress (ADC), drew a stark comparison between President Bola Tinubu and the late military head of state Sani Abacha.

Momodu said that Tinubu is coercing Nigerians in a manner reminiscent of Abacha’s rule, and that the president has taken over the executive, legislature and judiciary.

The chieftain added that Tinubu’s actions are worse than those of Abacha, and that the All Progressives Congress (APC) is complicit in the alleged power grab.

The remarks were made during a Q&A session on Wednesday, according to the Daily Post.

The comparison comes at a time when Nigeria’s political landscape is being shaped by the APC’s dominance and concerns over democratic backsliding.

The ADC, founded in 2019, has positioned itself as an opposition party, and Momodu’s statements reflect growing criticism of the ruling party’s consolidation of power.

No official response from the APC or President Tinubu has been reported as of the time of writing.

Observers note that the Daily Post has previously reported on political tensions in Nigeria, and that the comparison to Abacha is a strong rhetorical device.

The implications of such accusations are significant, given Abacha’s legacy of authoritarianism and human rights abuses during his 1993-1998 military regime.

The Daily Post has not provided further details on the context of Momodu’s statements or any subsequent reactions from government officials.

The situation remains fluid, and analysts will be watching how the APC responds to these claims and whether they influence public perception ahead of upcoming elections.