The All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed claims that it is responsible for the internal crisis plaguing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), saying the opposition party should look inward rather than shifting blame.
Speaking to journalists in Abuja, APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, said the wave of recent defections from the PDP to the APC is a direct result of the PDP’s leadership failure and deepening internal divisions—not external manipulation.
“The PDP’s problem is homegrown,” Morka stated. “They cannot hold their party together, and when members walk away from confusion and chaos, they want to point fingers at the APC. That is disingenuous.”
Morka was reacting to accusations by some PDP chieftains that the ruling party has been luring opposition members through underhanded tactics. The defections, particularly at the state and legislative levels, have sparked concerns within the PDP about a weakening base ahead of the 2027 elections.
But Morka insisted that the APC’s growing appeal stems from its governance record and ability to accommodate politicians seeking stability and relevance in a functional political platform.
“People want to be part of a party that has a clear national vision and internal coherence,” he said. “The APC provides that. The PDP, on the other hand, is constantly at war with itself—from the national level down to local wards.”
He also accused the PDP of failing to conduct genuine reconciliation after the fallout of the 2023 presidential election, which saw prominent figures abandon the party or retreat from active engagement.
Political analysts say the APC’s comments reflect growing confidence in its dominance of the political space, but also signal a preemptive response to what could become a campaign issue in the next election cycle.
Meanwhile, PDP leaders say they are working to rebuild party structures and reconnect with the grassroots, even as defections continue to challenge unity efforts.
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