Coalition Of Lies! APC’s Basiru Slams Atiku’s Opposition Alliance As A Sham

In an interview with Vanguard, as reported by Bushradio, Basiru claimed the opposition leaders are misleading the public by presenting their defections as a unified coalition, instead of acknowledging them as individual departures from their respective political parties.

He explained that a true coalition signifies a temporary alliance between distinct parties, not a mass defection into another party — in this case, the African Democratic Congress (ADC). According to him, what is being touted as a coalition is actually a calculated rebranding of political migration.

Basiru remarked:

“The APC’s formation in 2015 was a genuine merger, where the merging parties surrendered their certificates to form an entirely new party. What we see now is not a coalition — it’s a deceptive tactic.”

He continued, “A coalition involves independent parties aligning temporarily to form a government. What’s happening now is simply a group of frustrated and politically displaced individuals switching allegiance. It’s not a coalition — it’s a strategy to mislead Nigerians.”

Basiru dismissed suggestions that this development poses a threat to the APC. He affirmed that the ruling party remains focused on expanding its influence, especially in regions like the South-South where it previously had less traction.

He also denied any impending defection of APC governors, noting:

“Just a while ago, these same politicians accused President Bola Tinubu and the APC of attempting to create a one-party state. Now, having defected to the ADC, they’re saying we’re scared. That only exposes their inconsistency and confusion.”

Concluding, Basiru emphasized the APC’s commitment to governance and grassroots growth, rather than being distracted by what he termed “political drama” from displaced opposition elements.