Dele Momodu to Tinubu: ‘We’re Facing Worse Than Dictatorship, Save Democracy

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chairman and veteran Nigerian journalist Dele Momodu has claimed that the country is currently experiencing a worse situation than the dictatorship that President Bola Tinubu oversaw.
Momodu reportedly said this while criticizing Tinubu for imposing a state of emergency in Rivers State, calling it anti-democratic.

In light of the political crisis in the oil-rich state, Tinubu suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy Ngozi Odu, and the Rivers State House of Assembly for six months on March 18, 2025. This action sparked criticism from a number of political elites.

During an appearance on The Morning Brief on Channels Television, Dele Momodu begged President Tinubu to spare Nigerian democracy.

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Some individuals are lying to Tinubu, Momodu said, and he should be careful.

It is quite unfortunate, in my opinion,” he remarked. President Tinubu and I have a very close relationship. We were in exile together, and he bravely battled for our democracy, even if I haven’t been in the same party as him and all that. As a result, many of us who were co-comrades at the time feel truly ashamed that we have a leader who supports democracy in government, but what we are seeing is worse than a dictatorship.

“I beg you, President Bola Tinubu, to preserve Nigerian democracy.” He will hear this from everyone who cares for him. Although I haven’t asked him for anything, we adore him for his contributions to the back of the room, which is what’s wasting away.

“I’m publicly stating to millions of Nigerians that President Tinubu should not tolerate deception; people are misleading him.

“Just do his job,” he said. The only way to ensure a second chance is to perform your job well. No one needs to be intimidated by you.