- Lagos APC Slams Peter Obi’s Defection to ADC as Calculated Political Move
- Described the defection as marking the end of “the pretence of political independence
- Lagos APC defended the APC-led federal government under President Bola Tinubu
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticised the formal defection of former presidential candidate Peter Obi to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing it as a politically calculated move rather than a genuine ideological realignment.
Eko Hot Blog reports that in a statement released yesterday, the party argued that Obi’s decision confirmed a long-anticipated political alignment aimed at challenging the Nigerian state, rather than offering constructive alternatives within the democratic process.
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The Lagos APC described the defection as marking the end of “the pretence of political independence,” suggesting that the coalition was driven by personal grievances and ambition. The party noted that the timing and venue of the declaration appeared deliberate and symbolic, and not a surprise to close observers of the political landscape.
The party also highlighted Obi’s history of frequent party switches, which it said undermined claims of principled opposition. According to the APC, the move reinforced concerns about “convenience politics” rather than a commitment to internal democracy or ideological consistency.
Further, the Lagos APC accused the ADC of serving as a platform for disparate political interests united mainly by opposition to the ruling party, rather than shared policy ideas. The coalition, it said, lacked a clear ideological foundation and was driven primarily by electoral ambition.
The statement also raised concerns about the opposition coalition’s silence on national security issues, particularly terrorism, asserting that political actors seeking national leadership must take clear positions on matters affecting citizens’ safety.
While criticising the opposition, the Lagos APC defended the APC-led federal government under President Bola Tinubu, saying it remained focused on economic stabilisation, institutional reforms, and restoring investor confidence. It contrasted this with what it described as opposition reliance on misinformation and pessimism about national challenges.
The party reiterated its confidence in the ruling party’s Renewed Hope Agenda, insisting that it remained on course despite political opposition. It expressed optimism that Nigerians would reject what it called “politics of disruption” in favour of governance and stability.
In its statement, the Lagos APC said:
“What has occurred is not political evolution; it is the public activation of a coalition forged in grievance, sustained by falsehood, and animated by an unhealthy appetite for national dislocation. The choice of venue for this declaration is also not lost on discerning, pan-Nigerian electorates. Nothing about this exercise was accidental; everything was calculated.
“Let us be clear: the ADC has not discovered ideology overnight. It has merely confirmed its true identity as a political scrapyard where rejected ambitions, electoral failures, and serial aspirants converge to rehearse recycled anger. This is not a coalition of ideas; it is a cartel of convenience. It is not about Nigeria; it is about power without responsibility.
“Mr Obi’s entry seals what Nigerians already knew. This so-called coalition was conceived with a sole beneficiary in mind – process be damned, zoning suspended, internal democracy euthanised. The loud pretence of moral purity has collapsed under the weight of naked ambition. The hypocrisy is now official.
“Indeed, Nigerians cannot but wonder when Mr Peter Obi will summon the courage to inform his handful of sympathisers that he has already agreed in principle to serve as a running mate to a pre-determined, perennial presidential candidate, a political factory-reset decision taken even before the coalition’s public unveiling. In this arrangement, consultation is cosmetic, participation is decorative, and ambition is centrally allocated.”
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