Dele Momodu, a publisher, writer, and past presidential candidate, has returned to politics and joined the Peoples Democratic Party, Nigeria’s largest opposition party (PDP).
Momodu announced his transfer to the PDP in a statement, citing the need to contribute significantly to the country’s growth as the reason for his decision.
“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),” he said in the statement released on Friday morning.
“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.”
He accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of failing to provide democratic dividends to Nigerians, claiming that the PDP’s 16-year administration has yielded significant successes.
“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,” he added.
He thanked the PDP for welcoming him into the fold and praised its members for remaining steadfast and resolute in the face of adversity.
“I wish to thank the leadership of my party, PDP, for fully accepting me with love and enthusiasm,” the journalist said.
“I intend to serve Nigeria from within the PDP with all humility, purpose, vigour, and sincerity in whatever role the party and God deem fit for me.”
