The Youth Party (YP) has declared that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is “very beatable” and standing on “weak footing” ahead of the 2027 general elections, as millions of Nigerians grow increasingly desperate for credible alternative leadership.
National Publicity Secretary of the Youth Party, Ayodele Adio, made the assertion on Thursday during an appearance on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief.
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Adio, who recently contested a House of Representatives seat, said his confidence stems from direct grassroots engagement across wards and polling units, where voters repeatedly expressed frustration with the APC-led administration.
“I can tell you for a fact that Nigerians are desperate for an alternative system,” he stated.
“The incumbent is very beatable. They are standing on weak footing.”
While acknowledging the APC’s organisational strength and access to state machinery, Adio argued that public discontent over economic hardship, insecurity, and governance failures has created a rare window of opportunity for the opposition.
However, he issued a stern warning to opposition parties: victory in 2027 will remain elusive without genuine unity.
Adio urged the fragmented opposition landscape including the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Labour Party (LP), New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), and smaller parties like his own to bury individual ambitions and form a formidable coalition.
He particularly highlighted recurring internal crises within the PDP and endless debates over zoning and candidate selection as major obstacles to building a united front.
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“Fragmented interests will make it extremely difficult to dislodge the APC,” he cautioned.
“If we go into 2027 fighting among ourselves or presenting multiple candidates in the same space, we are simply handing victory back to the ruling party.”
The Youth Party spokesperson called for early, transparent negotiations among opposition leaders to agree on a consensus presidential candidate and a shared policy platform that resonates with Nigerians seeking change.
