The All Progressives Congress (APC) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening internal democratic processes while maintaining focus on governance under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu.
The party emphasised that the President remains resolute in rebuilding Nigeria’s economic foundations, a task that has long been neglected, as part of the administration’s vision for sustainable national progress.
In a statement issued by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, APC dismissed recent accusations made by Alhaji Aminu Tambuwal, former Speaker of the House of Representatives and ex-Governor of Sokoto State.
Tambuwal, during a televised interview, had alleged that President Tinubu and the APC were involved in efforts to destabilise opposition parties ahead of the 2027 general election. The former governor further claimed that the APC would be defeated in the upcoming elections.
Mr. Morka responded by describing Tambuwal’s statements as baseless and unsupported, accusing him of following the lead of other opposition leaders who have “become fixated on attacking the APC and President Tinubu” rather than focusing on strengthening their own parties.
According to Mr. Morka, these leaders, including Tambuwal, are engaging in reckless rhetoric without offering substantive solutions to the challenges facing the country.
“Like his garrulous opposition cohorts, Tambuwal offered no substantiation of his bogus claims,” Mr. Morka said, adding that opposition parties remain in disarray, with members defecting in droves.
He pointed to the ongoing issues within the African Democratic Congress (ADC), which he described as unravelling due to internal conflicts and the selfishness of its leaders.
Mr. Morka also criticised the opposition’s attempt at building a coalition, stating that their efforts were “nothing but a figment of imagination.” He argued that the disarray within the opposition would result in a crushing defeat for them in the 2027 elections, much like their recent losses in the bye-elections.
“Opposition leaders remain in denial while their parties drift, rudderless at sea. With nothing of value to offer Nigerians, these opposition elements have now turned political prophets, trumpeting their own base wishes and predictions, which only foretell the devastating defeat that awaits them at the polls.”
The APC spokesperson also condemned the tendency of opposition leaders to blame the ruling party for their own failures.
“Opposition politics is not about hurling unfounded accusations or engaging in smear campaigns,” Mr. Morka asserted. “It is about offering credible alternatives, holding the government accountable, and contributing to national progress. The present crop of opposition leaders has lost focus, assuming they ever had any beyond their own ego and thirst for power.”
The APC spokesperson made it clear that no individual, regardless of their political position or affiliation, is above the law.
“Resorting to emotional blackmail against the government in a bid to shield oneself from lawful scrutiny or prosecution will not be tolerated,” Mr. Morka warned. “The APC and President Tinubu remain committed to transparency, accountability, and the rule of law.”
The APC further reiterated its focus on governance and its commitment to the welfare of Nigerians, asserting that the ruling party will continue to work toward the nation’s progress while ignoring the distractions posed by the opposition.