…Dismisses ADC as weak opposition
By Adeyemi David
Nigeria’s ambassador-designate to Germany, Femi Fani-Kayode, has criticised media entrepreneur Dele Momodu over his recent remarks on President Bola Tinubu, describing them as “misguided” and “uncharitable.”
Momodu, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), had in a recent television interview likened Tinubu’s leadership style to that of former military Head of State, Gen. Sani Abacha.
Reacting in a statement issued in Abuja on Tuesday and titled “To My Brother Bobby Dee,” Fani-Kayode expressed disappointment at the comparison, describing it as reflective of a “worrisome level of cognitive dissonance.”
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He urged Momodu to reconsider his political stance and disengage from what he described as unproductive alliances, advising him to take time off political commentary to reassess his views.
Fani-Kayode also accused Momodu of showing disrespect to top government officials, including the president, vice president, ministers, senators, and newly appointed ambassadors, many of whom he said possess significant governance experience.
The ambassador-designate further criticised the ADC, describing it as lacking the structure and capacity to serve as a credible opposition ahead of the 2027 general elections.
He likened the party to “a badly patched-up inflatable lifeboat” without direction or leadership.
He urged the party to focus on strengthening its internal framework rather than criticising the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), adding that the party’s growing support reflects public confidence in Tinubu’s administration.
Reaffirming his support for the president, Fani-Kayode said the administration had “started well” and expressed optimism that it would end successfully.
