Dele Momodu: Nigeria Heading in One-party State Direction

Chuks Okocha in Abuja

A chieftain of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and former presidential hopeful, Chief Dele Momodu, has warned that Nigeria was heading in the direction of a one-party state.
Momodu also said the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) was so fearful of opposition that it was actively engineering crises across major opposition political parties. He stressed that it was evident that there was a coordinated effort to destroy any meaningful resistance.

Momodu made the assertions during an interview with Arise News.
He expressed unease about the uncertain future of Nigeria’s political landscape, saying everyone can see what is happening, and how the situation would unfold is beyond prediction.
“For now, all we can do is observe and hope for a resolution. The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is deliberately orchestrating chaos within opposition parties to weaken them and steer Nigeria towards becoming a one-party state,” he said.

Momodu stated that APC was leveraging its control of state power to destabilise key opposition parties, such as the PDP, Labour Party (LP), and New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP)”
He said the tactic was designed to prevent opposition parties from functioning effectively, thereby consolidating the ruling party’s dominance.

Momodu also spoke about the internal issues within PDP, saying the party is its own worst enemy. He attributed most of the crisis in PDP to unresolved conflicts stemming from the 2022 primary elections, which APC took advantage of to further weaken the party.
Momodu expressed concern over the deteriorating state of PDP, stressing that some members who lost nomination during the 2022 primaries are still nursing grievances and have yet to fully recover from their defeat.

According to him, “The unresolved bitterness has left the party vulnerable to external interference. There are individuals who lost during the PDP primaries in 2022 who are still deeply resentful.
“Many have unofficially aligned with other parties, yet they remain connected to the PDP, whether out of love, hatred, or indecision.”

Arthur Jarvis Varsity VC Seeks Diligence, Professionalism from Newly Inducted Optometrists

Acting Vice Chancellor of Arthur Jarvis University in Calabar, Cross River State, Dr. Joesph Ekpe Edet, has urged the university’s newly inducted optometrists to serve the society with utmost dedication, diligence and professionalism.

Edet, who led the university’s maiden induction ceremony, charged them to understand the importance of their roles in the society.
He emphasized that their achievement was not just academic but also a testament to the transformative power of education and the responsibility they now bear as healthcare professionals in the field of optometry.

His words: “The responsibility you take on today goes far beyond the classroom or clinic. It is a responsibility to serve your communities with care and compassion, to stay curious, and to continue learning in an ever-evolving field.
“The future of optometry is in your hands, and we have every confidence that you will rise to meet the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.”

While lauding the staff and faculty for their instrumental role in guiding and mentoring the students to success, the vice-chancellor highlighted the collaborative efforts of families and loved ones, recognizing their crucial role in supporting the students throughout their academic journey.
The highlight of the ceremony was the award of a cash prize of N100,000 to the best graduating student, Emediong Moses Udoette.

In addition to the prize money, Udoette was also granted automatic employment at the university, which in the vice chancellor’s words, was “a testament to his outstanding academic performance and the university’s commitment to rewarding excellence.”