A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dele Momodu, has cautioned the party’s leadership to enforce discipline and uphold internal democracy to prevent the emerging opposition coalition from sliding into chaos ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Momodu’s warning comes amid growing pressure from supporters and allies of former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, who are demanding that the ADC hand him its presidential ticket for 2027. Prominent voices backing the call include Professor Pat Utomi and activist Aisha Yesufu, both of whom have taken strong public positions on Obi’s political future within the coalition.

While Utomi has threatened to leave the coalition if Obi is made to play a subordinate role, Yesufu has vowed to oppose him should he emerge as a vice-presidential candidate instead of the party’s flagbearer.

Reacting to the development, Momodu, in an article titled “My Candid Advice to ADC: Avoid Another Wike Scenario,” posted on his verified X account, urged the party not to allow any individual or group to destabilise the platform.

He recalled being present when opposition leaders met in Abuja last year and agreed to adopt the ADC as a common platform to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), stressing that participation in the coalition was voluntary.

“No one forced anyone to join,” Momodu said, noting that the coalition’s founders promised a transparent and democratic process in which no group would be allowed to impose its will or foment disorder.

He said he was reassured by those assurances, particularly with former Senate President David Mark as chairman, whom he described as a leader who would not tolerate indiscipline.

However, Momodu expressed concern that some groups had recently introduced what he described as “aggression and rambunctiousness” into the coalition.

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

Warning the ADC against repeating the mistakes that weakened the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Momodu said decisive action was needed to preserve unity.

“This was how Nyesom Wike held the PDP by the jugular until it became too late,” he said, adding that the ADC must remain “a party of love and not a Fuji house of commotion.”