ADC: Dele Momodu Says He Did Not Abuse Amaechi

Veteran journalist and former presidential candidate Dele Momodu has told African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential hopeful Chibuike Amaechi that he never intended to insult the former Governor of Rivers State.

Momodu was responding to remarks he described as disparaging, made by Amaechi about former Vice President Atiku Abubakar.

In a recent interview with Trust TV, Amaechi criticized Atiku for claiming that he does not support zoning.

Both Amaechi and Atiku are competing for the ADC presidential nomination.

Reports indicate that influential ADC members are urging Amaechi to withdraw in favor of Atiku, a request the former governor has declined.

During his interview, Amaechi expressed confidence that he would secure the ADC nomination, dismissing the idea of a consensus.

In response to Amaechi’s remarks, Dele Momodu, speaking with Channels TV, advised the former governor to “cool temper.”

He said, “Mr. Amaechi, in name of the Almighty God, should please cool his temper. A potential presidential candidate and possible president of Nigeria must watch his temper and temperament and doesn’t need to attack Atiku.”

Momodu’s comment was viewed as abusive by the former Minister of Transportation and his supporters. Now a former presidential candidate himself, Momodu has come forward to clarify the situation.

Sharing photos of himself and Amaechi, Momodu wrote on X, “My dear friend and brother, The Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, I did not abuse you please. I only pleaded with you not to insult Atiku, a perfect gentleman who, despite the age gap, continues to respect all of us. You know I’m as frank as you are and only spoke candidly the way true friends must speak to each other… Love and respect always…”