APC Mocks ADC: “Come Learn Real Politics From Us!” Amid Leadership Turmoil

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has mocked the African Democratic Congress (ADC) over its ongoing leadership tussle, describing it as proof that the opposition lacks the strength and organization to challenge the APC ahead of the 2027 elections.

The comment came after the former ADC Deputy National Chairman, Nafiu Bala, declared himself the party’s new national chairman. Bala argued that both the Electoral Act and the ADC constitution entitled him to succeed Ralph Nwosu, who stepped down after the opposition coalition adopted the party months earlier.

However, ADC’s National Spokesperson, Bolaji Abdullahi, dismissed Bala as a “charlatan” only seeking relevance.

Reacting to the crisis, APC’s Director of Publicity, Bala Ibrahim, mocked the ADC, calling the internal division a reflection of weakness.

“The opposition is supposed to manage its affairs responsibly. If the ADC does not know how to play opposition politics or unite its members, it can come and learn from the APC. We have the Progressive Institute, a place where people can actually learn politics,” Ibrahim told Punch.

He further denied any APC involvement in the ADC’s troubles, stressing that the ruling party was focused on implementing President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, not destabilising rivals.

“The APC cannot condescend to creating problems for an opposition party that is daily losing grip on political activities. In the recent by-elections, out of 16 contested seats, APC won 13. The ADC could not even win one. Clearly, it is not a force to reckon with,” Ibrahim added.