Political Drama: APC Reacts Strongly As ADC Orders Members To Dump Current Platforms

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has reacted to a directive issued by the African Democratic Congress (ADC), which ordered all its members currently in other political parties to resign and fully align with the ADC.

The announcement was made in Abuja on Thursday by the ADC National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, following a caucus meeting attended by senior party leaders and prominent political figures.

Speaking to Punch on the matter, the APC’s Director of Publicity, Bala Ibrahim, said the ruling party is unshaken by the move, stressing that defections and realignments are a normal feature of Nigerian politics.

He said:
“This is nothing to alarm or embarrass the APC. Politics allows people the freedom to realign. Don’t forget, the APC has consistently welcomed defectors from other parties. People can switch sides as they please.

“But I can assure you, the APC will continue to grow stronger. If some leave, others will join — and many are already doing so.

“We’re not worried at all. The results of the last elections and the recently concluded by-elections show clearly that the ADC does not have the capacity to challenge the APC. This move won’t give us sleepless nights. In fact, you’ll soon witness more defections into the APC, even from the ADC itself.”