APC blames opposition parties for their internal crises
The All Progressives Congress has rejected accusations that it is behind the internal problems facing opposition parties in Nigeria. Bola Tinubu’s administration was defended by APC leaders, who said democracy is thriving and the party is focused on governance. Prof Nentawe Yilwatda and Dr Ajibola Basiru argued that the opposition’s issues are self-inflicted and not caused by the ruling party. They also highlighted recent economic and security achievements under Tinubu’s leadership.
Key takeaways
- APC leaders insisted that most political parties in Nigeria are not experiencing crises, and only a few opposition parties have internal problems.
- The party denied involvement in the legal and leadership disputes affecting the African Democratic Congress and Peoples Democratic Party.
- Dr Ajibola Basiru emphasized the importance of internal democracy and urged opposition parties to follow due process and respect court rulings.
- Prof Nentawe Yilwatda credited recent economic reforms by Bola Tinubu for improvements in revenue, infrastructure, and GDP growth.
- The APC called for cooperation on security issues and encouraged the private sector to support government efforts to ease the impact of reforms.
