Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has taken a swipe at the recent national convention held by a faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing it as poorly organised and lacking credibility.
In a statement shared via his X account on Saturday, Fani-Kayode said the event exposed deep internal cracks within the party, citing poor coordination and uncomfortable conditions for attendees, including inadequate cooling in an overcrowded venue.
“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 alleged that the atmosphere was tense and disorderly, with participants engaging in heated arguments that reportedly escalated into physical confrontations.
“They sweated profusely, argued loudly amongst themselves, broke into fisticuffs,” he added.
Fani-Kayode also recounted an awkward moment involving an elderly speaker who mistakenly mentioned another political party before correcting himself, further highlighting what he described as confusion at the gathering.
According to him, the convention lacked purpose, unity, and direction, portraying it as a desperate attempt by individuals seeking political relevance.
“Forgive me for saying so but this was indeed a strange gathering who have no sense of purpose, unity or direction,” he said.
He went on to describe the event in harsh terms, claiming it resembled “a gathering of hungry, ragged & desperate jackals,” rather than a serious political convention.
The former minister dismissed the faction’s chances in future elections, insisting it poses no real political threat.
“Bottom line? The ADC ain’t going nowhere!” he concluded.