Our Reporter, Abuja
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has faulted the African Democratic Congress (ADC) over its reaction to the delisting of its factional leadership by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), insisting that the opposition party is responsible for its own predicament.
In a press statement issued on Thursday, the APC, through its National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, dismissed claims by the ADC that the ruling party was behind its internal crisis, describing such allegations as “baseless conspiracy theories.”
The ruling party argued that the ADC’s challenges stem from internal mismanagement and disregard for due process, particularly in the emergence of a factional leadership involving former Senate President David Mark and former Osun State governor Rauf Aregbesola.
According to the APC, the leadership tussle violated the ADC’s constitutional provisions and undermined the rule of law, ultimately leading to the current crisis rocking the party.
The APC also defended INEC’s decision to de-recognise the factional executives aligned with Mark, stating that the action was based on a valid court judgment and consistent with democratic norms.
“It is therefore highly irresponsible for the ADC to blame others for a crisis of its own making,” the statement said, adding that the party must take full responsibility for its actions.
The APC further criticised the ADC for what it described as a lack of coherent direction, accusing it of focusing more on attacking the ruling party than presenting credible alternatives to Nigerians.
Reaffirming its position, the party said the administration of President Bola Tinubu remains committed to delivering on its Renewed Hope Agenda and strengthening democratic institutions across the country.
The latest exchange underscores deepening tensions between the two parties amid the ongoing leadership dispute within the ADC.
