The All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed confidence in its leadership and dismissed concerns over the emergence of an opposition coalition spearheaded by the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

Felix Morka, the National Publicity Secretary of the APC, emphasized that President Bola Tinubu is actively addressing national issues in a way no previous leader has, and as such, the party sees no threat from any political alliance.

Speaking during an interview with Arise TV, Morka defended the president’s actions and reiterated the party’s stance.

“The All Progressives Congress is not jittery; we have no reason to be jittery at all.
We are not jittery because the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, who is the leader of our party, is doing exactly what Nigerians elected him to do,” he stated.

According to Morka, Tinubu has taken bold steps to tackle longstanding problems in the country, showing a level of resolve unmatched by his predecessors.

“He summoned the political will, which no other president has done before him, to confront those challenges,” he said.

He added that the APC remains unconcerned by the formation of any political coalition, regardless of its platform or name.

“We’re not concerned about any kind of coalition, whether under the ADC or under ADA or any other nomenclature that they choose,” Morka said.

A new survey conducted by the Africa Polling Institute (API) has revealed a sharp decline in public confidence in the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Nigeria’s major public institutions.

According to the Nigeria Social Cohesion Survey 2025, 83% of Nigerians said they have “little or no trust” in the current federal government.

The sentiment is nearly the same for the legislative arm, with 82% expressing a lack of trust in the National Assembly, under the leadership of Senate President Godswill Akpabio and House of Representatives Speaker Tajudeen Abbas.

The judiciary did not fare much better in the public’s eye.

The report showed that 79% of Nigerians similarly expressed “little or no trust” in the judicial system, referencing both the immediate past Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kayode Ariwoola, and the current CJN, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun.

In comparison with data from previous editions of the survey conducted in 2019, 2021, and 2022, this year’s findings reflect the lowest levels of citizen trust recorded to date.

The report was officially unveiled over the weekend in Abuja and highlighted a troubling erosion of social cohesion across the country.

The Social Cohesion Index stood at 46.8%, signifying a fragile sense of unity among Nigerians.

The API, with support from the Ford Foundation, carried out the survey between January and February 2025, interviewing 5,465 Nigerians aged 15 and above through face-to-face household interviews.

The sample covered all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, ensuring proportional representation across all senatorial districts.

Interviews were conducted in five major languages: English, Pidgin, Hausa, Igbo, and Yoruba.

One of the standout findings was a rising sense of solidarity among Nigerians not based on national pride or unity of purpose, but rather a shared struggle against worsening economic conditions.

The report noted that “citizens constantly allude to economic hardship, high costs of transport, and goods and services, as well as the lack of economic prosperity under the Tinubu economy.”

Among other key findings, 53% of Nigerians said they now “feel disappointed in Nigeria.”

Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) under President Muhammadu Buhari, Babachir Lawal, has formally resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC) with immediate effect.

Lawal, a vocal critic of the current administration, announced his resignation in a letter dated June 29, 2025, addressed to the Chairman of his APC ward, Bangshika Ward, Hong Local Government Area, in Adamawa State.

“I write to formally notify you of my resignation from the All Progressive Congress,” Lawal stated in the letter.

“In due course, I will make public my current political affiliations where I plan to join other compatriots to work towards making Nigeria a better living place for all its citizens. This resignation takes immediate effect. Please, remain blessed and extend my warm regards to other members of your party.”

Lawal is now a key member of an emerging political coalition aiming to unseat President Bola Tinubu and displace the ruling APC in the upcoming 2027 general elections.

The coalition, which includes heavyweight politicians such as former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, and former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi, has chosen the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as its platform going forward.

Speaking to DAILY GAZETTE, Lawal revealed that the coalition had decided against forming a brand-new political party.

“We’ve concluded that we are joining an existing party. Critical members have already resigned to make room for new leadership,” he explained.

On why the coalition abandoned efforts to register a new political platform, Lawal cited legal complications and internal resistance within some smaller parties.

“Some parties had court cases, leadership tussles, or were simply unwilling to make room for us. But we’ve found one that is both welcoming and viable,” he noted.

Lawal also responded to efforts by Dr. Usman Ardo, a former ally, who is leading a splinter group in pursuit of registering a new party called the All Democratic Alliance (ADA).

“Ardo has been name-dropping without authorisation. While we can’t stop him from trying to register a party, we’re focused on what is realistic. There’s simply not enough time to register and stabilise a new party before the 2027 election campaigns begin,” he said.

Despite their backgrounds in the APC, Lawal insists the coalition is independent and distinct from any existing party structure.

“Many of us are former APC members,” he said.
“Atiku and (Peter) Obi are with us, but not as official emissaries of their current platforms. This is an independent initiative aimed at providing a genuine alternative for Nigerians.”

The Nigerian Senate has said it is yet to receive the Certified True Copy (CTC) of the Federal High Court ruling that nullified the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central.

The Senate’s response follows a ruling delivered on Friday, July 4, by Justice Binta Nyako, who described the six-month suspension of Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan as excessive and ordered her reinstatement.

However, in a statement released on Sunday by Senator Yemi Adaramodu, the Senate’s spokesperson and Chairman of the Committee on Media and Public Affairs, the upper chamber said it acknowledged the ruling but could not act until it had been officially served with the court’s CTC.

“Since no party to the case has been officially served the enrolled order of the judgment, none can enforce any perceived order or relief,” Adaramodu stated.

He further clarified that although the Senate’s legal representatives were present at the court sitting, the full judgment was not delivered in open court.

“The Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria acknowledges that judgment was delivered on 4th July 2025 by the Federal High Court, Abuja, in the suit instituted by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.”

“However, the Senate is yet to be served with the Certified True Copy (CTC) of the said judgment.”

“Our legal representatives, who were in attendance at the proceedings, have confirmed that the complete judgment was not read in open court.”

“Consequently, we have formally applied for the CTC to enable a thorough review and informed determination of the appropriate legal response, particularly in view of the uncertainty surrounding whether the court made any direct order nullifying the suspension of Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan,” he said.

Adaramodu emphasized that the Senate would avoid taking any actions that could legally compromise its position until the CTC had been received and reviewed.

“Pending receipt and examination of the CTC, and acting on the advice of counsel, the Senate shall refrain from taking any steps that may prejudice its legal position.”

“The Senate remains committed to upholding the rule of law and will act strictly in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria upon full clarification of the court’s pronouncements.”

“We urge the public to remain patient and assured of the Senate’s fidelity to due process.”