ADC Accuses APC Of Instigating PRP Crisis

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of instigating internal crises within opposition parties, particularly the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), warning that such actions threaten Nigeria’s democratic stability.

In a statement posted on his X handle, the National Publicity Secretary of the ADC, Bolaji Abdullahi, strongly criticized the government, declaring: “This has to be the most shameless government in Nigeria’s history.”

Abdullahi recounted recent developments involving the PRP, noting that “about three weeks ago, the leadership of the PRP, led by its National Chairman, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, paid a courtesy visit to the National Chairman of the ADC.” He explained that shortly after the meeting, speculation emerged suggesting a possible coalition arrangement involving the PRP.

According to him, “a few days later, rumours began to circulate that the coalition leadership was considering the PRP as an option. Although this is 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, challenging the leadership of Baba-Ahmed.”

The ADC spokesman argued that the situation reflects a broader trend under the APC administration. “This is the reality of Nigeria’s shrinking democratic space under the All Progressives Congress,” he said, adding that “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.”

He further warned that the implications extend beyond partisan politics: “The world can see what is happening. More importantly, they can see where this path leads.”

Abdullahi also questioned whether there were voices within the ruling party willing to challenge such tactics, asking: “But here is the question: is there no one within the APC who can caution those engineering crises in opposition parties that they are, in fact, sowing the seeds of national instability?”

He cautioned against undermining opposition platforms, stating: “A political strategy that is anchored on sabotaging every opposition platform is ultimately self-destructive. When people are left with no options, they are, in reality, left with no choice.”