The All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed recent claims by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) regarding its capacity to reclaim power in the 2027 general elections, describing such declarations as baseless and delusional.
In a statement released on Thursday in Lagos, the APC’s spokesperson in Lagos State, Mr. Seye Oladejo, responded to comments by the PDP, which asserted it was the only party with the nationwide structure and political might necessary to defeat the ruling party.
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According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Oladejo criticized the assertion, branding it as nothing more than an unrealistic fantasy driven by a desperate opposition grasping for relevance.
He stated that while such remarks might typically be ignored as the standard political rhetoric of a struggling party, the APC felt compelled to clarify the facts for the benefit of the public.
“PDP’s claim of possessing the structure and strength to defeat APC is both laughable and detached from the current political reality in Nigeria,” he said.
“What structure is the PDP referring to—the same disjointed, crisis-ridden, and fragmented formation that has failed to present a united front since 2015?
“Or the same ‘strength’ that has led to serial losses at the polls, mass defections of key figures, and internal implosions across states?
“It is clear that the PDP is yet to recover from the political rejection it suffered over the past decade—a rejection rooted in its legacy of corruption, impunity, and squandered national opportunities.
“Nigerians have not forgotten the 16 years of PDP misrule that left our nation economically vulnerable, infrastructurally backward, and institutionally weakened,” he added.
Oladejo further emphasized that, in contrast to the PDP, the APC has grown into a robust national movement rooted in unity, progressive policies, and impactful governance.
“From Lagos to Borno, Rivers to Kano, APC’s policies and people-centric governance continue to win the trust and support of Nigerians at all levels,” he stated.
He pointed to the results of the 2023 general elections as clear evidence of the APC’s enduring presence and grassroots appeal.
“The same Nigerians who gave us their mandate then are witnesses to the significant strides being made by the President Bola Tinubu-led administration—particularly in economic reform, infrastructural renewal, digital transformation, and national security.
“While PDP continues to operate in the echo chambers of political nostalgia, APC is busy rebuilding Nigeria and expanding its reach.
“If PDP believes its press statements and internal wishful thinking can substitute for credible leadership, national cohesion, and visionary planning, then it clearly hasn’t learnt anything from its past electoral humiliations,” he added.
Oladejo advised the PDP to prioritize internal reconciliation over making grandiose statements about future electoral victories.
“Nigeria deserves a credible opposition, not a party still chasing the shadow of its lost glory.
“Come 2027, APC will again present to Nigerians a record of achievements, a unity of purpose, and a future of promise—not the empty boasts and recycled faces of yesterday’s failures,” Oladejo said.
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