By Myke Uzendu, Abuja
The National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of allegedly orchestrating crises within opposition parties as part of a broader strategy ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Abdullahi, in a statement shared via his X handle on Tuesday, described the current political climate as troubling, alleging that the democratic space in Nigeria is shrinking under the present administration.
“This has to be the most shameless government in Nigeria’s history,” he said, claiming that opposition parties are increasingly being destabilised through internal conflicts that often end up in prolonged legal battles.
He cited a recent development involving the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), where a leadership dispute reportedly emerged shortly after the party’s National Chairman, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, paid a courtesy visit to the ADC leadership.
According to Abdullahi, speculation that the PRP might align with a broader opposition coalition was quickly followed by the sudden emergence of a faction within the party challenging its leadership.
“Although the rumours were not true, it took only that single whiff of speculation for a faction to emerge almost overnight in what had been a historically tranquil political party,” he said.
The ADC spokesman argued that such developments reflect a wider pattern affecting multiple opposition platforms, many of which are currently entangled in leadership disputes before the courts.
“The government may continue to deny any involvement in the crises within other parties, insisting that these are merely internal failures, but the pattern is visible. The world can see what is happening,” he stated.
Abdullahi warned that the alleged strategy of weakening opposition parties could have far-reaching consequences for Nigeria’s democracy.
“A political strategy that is anchored on sabotaging every opposition platform is ultimately self-destructive,” he said, adding that limiting political choices could fuel instability.
“When people are left with no options, they are, in reality, left with no choice,” he added.
He further questioned whether there were voices within the APC willing to caution against what he described as dangerous political tactics.
The APC has repeatedly denied allegations of interference in opposition parties, maintaining that internal disputes within rival parties are self-inflicted and part of normal political dynamics.
