The All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed claims that President Bola Tinubu is steering Nigeria toward a one-party state ahead of the 2027 general elections.
APC National Publicity Secretary Felix Morka described the allegations as “utterly mischievous,” insisting that recent defections from opposition parties reflect their internal collapse rather than coercion.
Speaking in an interview with Arise News on Monday, Morka said governors and other political actors are joining the APC freely, stressing that Nigeria’s constitutional democracy guarantees citizens the right to affiliate with any political party of their choice.
He recalled that from 1999 to 2007, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) also controlled a majority of states, noting that large party dominance is not unprecedented in Nigeria.
“The governors who have come into the APC have come because they chose to come into the APC,” he said, adding that opposition dysfunction, particularly within the PDP, has left politicians seeking more stable and inclusive platforms.
Morka credited President Tinubu’s inclusive governance style for the growing acceptance of the APC, stating that many governors were motivated by the president’s non-partisan approach and attention to state needs, rather than any inducement or pressure.
The APC spokesperson also criticized the African Democratic Congress (ADC), alleging that it has no credible policy alternatives and relies solely on attacks against the ruling party.
He challenged the ADC to clarify whether it would reverse major economic reforms, such as fuel subsidy removal and exchange rate unification, if given power.
“Criticism is easy, but prescribing workable alternatives is the real challenge,” Morka said.
