APC’s Counterattack on ADC’s Crisis Narrative

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The All Progressives Congress (APC) has firmly rejected accusations from the African Democratic Congress (ADC), insisting that the opposition party is solely responsible for its internal turmoil and not a victim of external sabotage. The ruling party dismissed claims that President Bola Tinubu or the APC is attempting to weaken opposition forces ahead of the 2027 elections.

APC’s Counterattack on ADC’s Crisis Narrative

The political tension between Nigeria’s ruling party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has escalated into a war of words.

The ADC has accused the APC of orchestrating moves to destabilize opposition parties, alleging that President Bola Tinubu is bent on imposing a one-party state. It further claimed that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) unlawfully derecognized its leadership under David Mark, misinterpreting a Court of Appeal order.

In response, the APC has fired back with sharp rhetoric. Felix Morka, APC’s National Publicity Secretary, described the ADC as “an assembly of Nigeria’s most confused and desperate politicians,” accusing it of peddling conspiracy theories instead of addressing its own structural flaws.

The APC insists that the ADC’s troubles are self-inflicted, rooted in poor leadership and internal disputes rather than external interference.

Ajibola Basiru, APC’s National Secretary, reinforced this stance, urging the ADC to “put its house in order” and stop blaming Tinubu or the ruling party for its woes. According to APC leaders, the opposition’s narrative is nothing more than baseless propaganda designed to distract from its legal setbacks and factional disputes.

This exchange highlights a broader theme in Nigerian politics: opposition parties often accuse the ruling party of manipulation, while the ruling party dismisses such claims as excuses for weak internal governance.

The ADC’s allegations reflect fears of shrinking democratic space, while the APC’s rebuttal underscores its confidence in portraying itself as uninvolved in the opposition’s collapse.

Ultimately, the clash between APC and ADC is not just about party rivalry—it is about the credibility of Nigeria’s democratic institutions. If opposition parties continue to fracture internally, the ruling party’s dominance will only deepen, regardless of whether accusations of sabotage hold weight.

The editorial lesson here is clear: political survival in Nigeria requires not only resisting external pressures but also building internal cohesion strong enough to withstand them.

This confrontation sets the stage for the 2027 elections, where the strength—or weakness—of opposition parties like the ADC will determine whether Nigeria’s democracy thrives on competition or stagnates under one-party dominance.