2027: Lagos APC Says Opposition Lacks Structure, Direction

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has criticised opposition parties in the country, saying they lack the cohesion, structure and policy direction required to present a credible challenge ahead of the 2027 general elections.

In a statement on Monday, the party’s spokesperson, Seye Oladejo, said the current political climate suggests Nigeria may be heading toward a largely predictable electoral cycle due to what he described as the opposition’s internal divisions and lack of preparedness.

According to Oladejo, parties expected to provide alternatives to the ruling party have instead been preoccupied with internal conflicts, populist rhetoric and personal ambitions.

He said the situation has resulted in a fragmented opposition unable to build strong party structures or articulate policy-driven solutions to the country’s economic and social challenges.

“The opposition appears locked in a contest of individual aspirations rather than a collective strategy that can offer Nigerians a credible national alternative,” the statement said.

Oladejo added that beyond public statements and media engagements, there is little evidence of coordinated political organisation or mobilisation that would typically precede a serious electoral contest.

He argued that a disorganised opposition is unhealthy for democratic development, noting that democracy thrives when competing parties present clear visions and credible alternatives to the electorate.

The APC spokesman said many prominent opposition figures appear focused primarily on presidential ambitions, a trend he warned could further weaken internal cohesion within their parties.

In contrast, he maintained that the APC-led government under Bola Ahmed Tinubu remains focused on governance, economic reforms and infrastructure development.

Oladejo expressed confidence that Nigerians would evaluate leadership performance and policy direction as the 2027 elections approach.

He urged political actors to elevate the quality of democratic engagement by promoting constructive debate, policy ideas and disciplined political organisation.

“Our party remains committed to governance, service and the continued progress of the nation,” he said.