- Nigeria’s Democracy Not Under Threat, Opposition’s Relevance Is – Lagos APC
- Described the ADC as a political arrangement struggling with identity, leadership direction and internal cohesion
- Oladejo noted that political organisations built without a clear ideology or shared vision rarely endure internal pressure
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed claims by former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar that Nigeria’s democracy is facing an “existential threat,” describing the statement as alarmist and self-serving.
Eko Hot Blog reports that in a statement issued on Wednesday in Ogba, the party’s spokesman, Seye Oladejo, said Atiku’s comments lacked moral authority, noting that they came from a political bloc that had, in the past, tested and strained democratic institutions.
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According to Oladejo, the renewed concern for democracy expressed by the former vice-president was both ironic and convenient, especially given the political circumstances surrounding his new alliance.
He said it was noteworthy that the narrative was being pushed under the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), which he described as a political arrangement struggling with identity, leadership direction and internal cohesion.
The Lagos APC argued that Nigeria’s democracy has continued to function effectively since May 29, 2023, stressing that elections have been conducted, courts have resolved disputes, the legislature has carried out oversight responsibilities, and citizens have continued to enjoy constitutionally guaranteed freedoms.
“The opposition has spoken freely, protested freely and sought redress in court freely,” Oladejo said, adding that these realities do not align with the picture of a democracy under siege.
The party further stated that the ADC appeared burdened by internal contradictions and ambitions that could ultimately lead to its collapse.
According to the statement, beneath the strong rhetoric and public outrage lies a fragile coalition driven largely by personal ambitions, with several actors nursing presidential aspirations and reacting aggressively to any perceived denial of those ambitions.
Oladejo noted that political organisations built without a clear ideology or shared vision rarely endure internal pressure, warning that ambition without structure often leads to implosion.
He added that winning and losing are natural elements of the democratic process and that democracy does not fail simply because individual political ambitions are frustrated.
The Lagos APC maintained that Nigeria’s democracy remains stable and resilient under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, noting that ongoing reforms, though challenging, are rooted in constitutional order, the rule of law and democratic accountability.
The party advised Atiku Abubakar and his political allies to accept political realities, insisting that the country is not afraid, democracy is not collapsing, and Nigerians have moved on.
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