The All Progressives Congress (APC) has distanced itself from the ongoing internal crisis within the African Democratic Congress (ADC), insisting that the opposition party is solely responsible for its current challenges.
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In a statement issued on Thursday, the APC, through its National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, rejected allegations that it had a hand in the turmoil rocking the ADC. The ruling party described such claims as baseless and an attempt by the ADC to deflect attention from its internal failings.
Morka criticised the ADC for what he termed a pattern of spreading unfounded conspiracy theories, arguing that the party had consistently tried to blame external forces for problems that were self-inflicted.
According to him, the ADC’s internal crisis is a direct consequence of poor leadership, lack of cohesion, and failure to adhere to its own constitutional guidelines.
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“Quite apart from being an assembly of Nigeria’s most confused and desperate politicians, the ADC has distinguished itself as a peddler of baseless conspiracy theories about what the APC is or is not doing to undermine the party,” Morka stated.
The development reflects broader trends in APC political updates across Nigeria.
He further described the ADC as a party plagued by structural weaknesses from inception, claiming that its current instability was inevitable.
“The ADC is a party that never truly took shape. By design, it was a fragile formation with inherent contradictions. What we are witnessing today is simply the natural outcome of those unresolved issues,” he added.
The APC spokesman also pointed to the leadership tussle within the ADC, particularly involving factions linked to prominent political figures, as evidence of deep-rooted divisions within the party.
Morka alleged that the emergence of a faction led by key figures within the ADC violated the party’s constitutional provisions, thereby triggering the crisis. He maintained that the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) decision to withdraw recognition from the faction was both lawful and justified.
“It is highly irresponsible for the ADC to blame the APC for problems that clearly stem from its own internal contradictions. They are the architects of their misfortune,” he said.
The APC further argued that the ADC’s inability to manage its internal affairs raises serious questions about its capacity to govern.
“A political party that cannot organise itself or resolve its own disputes cannot be trusted with the responsibility of governing a complex country like Nigeria,” Morka added.
The ruling party urged the ADC to focus on resolving its internal disputes rather than engaging in what it described as “baseless accusations.”
The ongoing crisis within the ADC has continued to generate political tension, with observers noting that the situation could affect the party’s stability ahead of future elections.
Analysts say the development highlights the broader challenges facing opposition parties in Nigeria, particularly in maintaining unity and presenting a credible alternative to the ruling party.
