The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has taken a swipe at the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), accusing it of showing signs of anxiety ahead of the 2027 general elections despite its overwhelming control of Nigeria’s political landscape.
Speaking during a television interview, the ADC’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, questioned why a party with 31 governors and a dominant presence in the National Assembly would appear unsettled.
“Why is a party with such massive control still panicking? Why the constant moves to destabilise opposition parties?” he asked, suggesting that the APC’s posture reflects deeper concerns about its electoral strength.
Abdullahi argued that the ruling party’s dominance should ordinarily inspire confidence, but instead appears to be breeding unease, particularly in the face of a potentially free and fair election.
According to him, the APC’s current stance indicates uncertainty about its chances at the polls.
He further claimed that the party’s cohesion is largely tied to the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, warning that the APC could struggle to remain united once that influence wanes.
“If you take power away from the APC, the party could quickly unravel. It is largely held together by the current leadership,” he said, describing the party as a “special purpose vehicle” that has already achieved its primary goal of producing presidents.
Looking ahead, Abdullahi disclosed that the ADC is considering a consensus approach in selecting its presidential candidate for 2027, describing it as a cost-effective and unifying strategy.
He noted that while direct primaries remain an option, indirect primaries have been ruled out in line with the amended Electoral Act.
