The All Progressives Congress (APC) has declared that Nigerians will reject opposition parties again in the 2027 general election.
In a statement on Sunday, Barr. Felix Morka, APC national publicity secretary, said Aminu Tambuwal, former governor of Sokoto, falsely accused President Bola Tinubu and the ruling party of plotting to destabilise opposition groups.
Morka said Tambuwal and other opposition leaders, including Atiku Abubakar, Nasir el-Rufai, Peter Obi, and Rotimi Amaechi, have failed to provide leadership or build credible parties.
His words: “It is perplexing that these opposition leaders — the likes of Tambuwal, Atiku Abubakar, Nasir el-Rufai, Peter Obi and Rotimi Amaechi — who have occupied some of the highest political offices in our country, have failed, horridly and disgracefully, to provide leadership, purpose, direction and vitality to their parties.
“Rather than focus their attention and touted leadership abilities to building viable opposition parties, they prefer to play the blame game, pointing fingers at the APC for failure that is entirely their own.”
The APC spokesperson said Tambuwal’s claim that his encounter with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) was politically motivated is an attempt to avoid scrutiny.
He stated: “No member of the political opposition is above the law just like no citizen is above the law.
“Resorting to emotional blackmail against the government as a device to shield himself or anyone from lawful scrutiny, investigation or prosecution for suspected heinous economic crimes will not and should not cut it as opposition sacred cows.”
Morka said the ruling party is focused on governance, adding that opposition leaders are in denial about the collapse of their coalition.
He added: “With nothing of value to offer Nigerians, these opposition elements have now turned political prophets trumpeting their base wishes and 2027 predictions that only truly portend the devastating defeat that awaits them at the voting thumbs of the good Nigerian electorate,” he said.
“As a party, we will continue to strengthen our internal democratic systems to stand stronger and serve Nigerians better.
“As a government, President Tinubu remains resolute and focused on rebuilding generationally neglected foundations of our economic life and repositioning the country for sustainable progress.”