Dele Momodu, publisher of Ovation magazine, says groups within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) have introduced what he described as “aggression and rambunctiousness” into the party.

The ADC chieftain’s comments come amid growing agitation from supporters and allies of Peter Obi, former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), who are demanding that he be given the party’s presidential ticket for the 2027 elections.

Recently, Pat Utomi, professor of political economy, threatened to withdraw his support for the former Anambra governor if he accepts a vice-presidential candidacy for the 2027 elections.

Aisha Yesufu, an activist, and the Obidient Movement have also expressed support for the same position, insisting that Obi must contest the presidency rather than settle for a running mate role.

However, in a post on his X page titled “My Candid Advice to ADC: Avoid Another Wike Scenario”, Momodu urged the party not to allow any individual or group to destabilise the coalition.

The journalist-turned-politician said when the ADC was adopted by opposition leaders as the coalition platform to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), participation was voluntary.

Momodu called on the leadership of the ADC to act decisively and enforce discipline, warning that unchecked disputes and tantrums could undermine the party before it establishes itself.

“I was present when some members of Nigeria’s opposition political parties gathered in Abuja last year to adopt ADC as their new vehicle for driving out the ruling APC from power,” Momodu wrote.

“I listened most keenly to the various speeches. No one forced anyone to join. The main conveners promised to make it an open party for all and one that will uphold democratic tenets.

“No group or individual will be allowed to cause chaos, like it happened in PDP, and ADC will enforce discipline.

“I was most elated hearing these beautiful words. I was happy to see an Army veteran, General DAVID MARK, as Chairman, knowing he would brook no nonsense.

“But in recent times, some groups have introduced aggression and rambunctiousness into a fledgling cooperation and collaboration of all.

“How can a coalition work if some groups insist they must produce the top ticket by donation and coronation, without election or persuasion?

“Why unleash tantrums and expletives on one another as if one group can win national elections without the others?

“This is why, and when, ADC must rise up and enforce discipline before it is too late. This was how NYESOM WIKE held PDP by the jugular until it became too late to be dislodged or expelled.

“ADC should be a party of love and not a Fuji house of commotion.”