Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has criticised the recent national convention organised by a faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing it as disorganised and lacking credibility.
In a statement posted on his X handle on Saturday, Fani-Kayode said the event exposed poor coordination and internal disunity within the faction.
He also alleged that attendees appeared uncomfortable due to inadequate facilities, including the lack of proper air-conditioning.
“I watched a faction of the ADC conducting what they described as their party convention a few days ago & it was pitiful.
“I saw an overcrowded hall filled with hot, sweaty, men & women,” he said.
He further claimed that the gathering was marked by confusion and disorder among participants.
“They sweated profusely, argued loudly amongst themselves, broke into fisticuffs.”
Fani-Kayode also recounted what he described as an awkward moment during the event involving an elderly participant.
“He took the microphone and screamed ‘APC’ before realising he was actually in an ADC Convention,” he said.
The former minister went on to criticise the tone and organisation of the event, questioning its seriousness and direction.
“Forgive me for saying so but this was indeed a strange gathering who have no sense of purpose, unity or direction.
“What we witnessed was more of a gathering of hungry, ragged & desperate jackals & long-rejected souls that are craving for a return to power rather than the Convention of a legitimate & serious political party.
“Mr. President rightly described theirs as a ‘street Convention’. What he failed to add was that it was a street Convention of vagabonds, riggers & wanderers,” he stated.
He dismissed the political strength of the faction ahead of future elections, concluding: “Bottom line? The ADC ain’t going nowhere!”