By Desire Emmanuel
The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday, March 9, said the various opposition parties in the country appear to be “merely breathing but not competing” ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The APC said this through its spokesman in Lagos State, Mr Seye Oladejo, in a statement on Monday evening.
The party said as the nation approaches the 2027 elections, it seems the country may be heading towards one of the most predictable electoral cycles in its democratic history due to the attitude of the opposition.
It added that the opposition has repeatedly shown lack of coherence, courage and constructive engagement in their approach to political development in the country.
The APC said parties expected to offer credible alternatives had instead embraced internal division, populist rhetoric and political opportunism.
“Rather than building strong institutions or policy-driven platforms, the opposition has largely confined itself to media theatrics and perpetual complaints,” the party said.
“Instead of building consensus and strengthening party structures, leading opposition figures appear trapped in relentless contests of individual aspirations.
“The result is a fragmented political bloc unable to present a coherent national alternative,” it said.
According to the spokesman, there is little evidence the opposition is preparing seriously for the elections.
The APC stated: “Beyond occasional blabbing to remind the public they are politically breathing, Nigerians have seen little organisation, mobilisation or policy articulation.
“Unfortunately, this pattern may remain largely unchanged in the months ahead,” he said.
The party, however, warned that a weak opposition was unhealthy for Nigeria’s democratic growth.
“Democracy functions best with a responsible and organised opposition capable of presenting viable alternatives to the electorate.
“Unfortunately, the current situation reflects the opposite,” it said.
