Lagos APC says opposition alliance lacks ideology, accuses bloc of desperation and silence on national security concerns
The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticised the formal defection of Peter Obi to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing the move as the public unveiling of what it called a politically motivated coalition driven by grievance rather than ideas.
In a statement issued on Tuesday and signed by the Lagos APC Spokesman, Mogaji Seye Oladejo, the party said Obi’s decision did not represent political evolution but the culmination of a long-anticipated alliance aimed, in its view, at undermining national stability.
The APC said it was unsurprised by Obi’s entry into the ADC, noting that the move confirmed what it described as a gradual abandonment of political independence. It added that the timing and setting of the declaration reflected a calculated strategy rather than coincidence.
According to the party, Obi’s defection reinforced a pattern of what it termed “convenience politics,” arguing that his history of switching platforms showed an absence of consistent ideological commitment.
The Lagos APC also took aim at the ADC, describing it as a gathering point for failed ambitions and electoral disappointments rather than a platform built on policy coherence or national vision. It argued that the emerging coalition was driven by shared political interests rather than a unified agenda for governance.
The party alleged that the alliance had been structured around predetermined ambitions, claiming internal democratic processes had been sidelined in favour of power calculations. It further claimed that the coalition’s leadership arrangement had been decided in advance, leaving consultation and participation largely symbolic.
The APC expressed concern over what it described as contradictions in Obi’s political positioning, noting that his return to a political environment he had previously criticised undermined claims of moral consistency.
It also accused key figures within the coalition of failing to take a clear stance against terrorism and insecurity, describing the silence as deliberate and politically motivated. According to the APC, any political movement unwilling to unequivocally condemn violence against citizens lacks the moral authority to seek national leadership.
In contrast, the party said the APC-led Federal Government under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu remains focused on economic stabilisation, institutional reforms, restoring investor confidence, and tackling insecurity.
The statement accused opposition elements of exploiting national challenges for political gain, alleging that hardship, misinformation, and international narratives were being weaponised due to the absence of a credible governance record.
The Lagos APC said Nigerians have encountered similar political strategies in the past and would once again reject what it described as desperation disguised as reform.
Reaffirming its confidence in the administration’s direction, the party said the Renewed Hope Agenda remains firmly on course and would not be derailed by political alliances formed, in its words, “against the Nigerian state.”
“The future belongs to builders, not perpetual critics,” the statement concluded, expressing confidence that voters would reject what it described as politics rooted in grievance rather than solutions.
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