The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has fired back at the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over its claim of having the “structure and strength” to defeat the APC in the 2027 general elections.
In a statement released on Thursday by its spokesperson, Mogaji Seye Oladejo, the APC dismissed the PDP’s remarks as “laughable” and completely out of touch with Nigeria’s current political landscape.
According to the ruling party, the PDP’s confidence is misplaced, considering its persistent internal crises, lack of cohesion, and failure to present a unified front since 2015. The APC cited the PDP’s repeated electoral defeats, widespread defections of prominent members, and internal breakdowns in various states as proof of the opposition’s declining influence.
The statement further highlighted the APC’s own record under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, pointing to notable advancements in economic reforms, infrastructure development, digital innovation, and national security as a reflection of its governance capacity and growing public support.
The APC expressed confidence that Nigerians would once again entrust it with their mandate in 2027, citing its track record of achievements and cohesive leadership.
The party advised the PDP to prioritise resolving its internal divisions instead of making what it called empty declarations about the 2027 elections. It added that Nigeria deserves a credible and constructive opposition—not a party clinging to the remnants of its past relevance.
He said: “The PDP’s claim of possessing the structure and strength to defeat the APC is both laughable and detached from the current political reality in Nigeria. 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.
“In contrast, the APC remains the most formidable political movement in Nigeria today, grounded in progressive ideals, national unity, and results-driven leadership. From Lagos to Borno, Rivers to Kano, our policies and people-centric governance continue to win the trust and support of Nigerians at all levels.”
