ADC to APC: No Number of Defections Can Save You in 2027

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has strongly criticised the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) following a statement by APC National Chairman, Dr. Nentawe Yilwatda, that “key ADC figures” would join the ruling party in the coming week.

In a press release signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC dismissed the claim as a desperate attempt by the APC to shore up its dwindling popularity ahead of the 2027 general elections. Abdullahi noted that the ruling party’s obsession with defections reveals its growing fear of electoral defeat and its recognition that public confidence has sharply declined.

“The APC knows Nigerians have turned against it due to the hardship and suffering its policies have caused,” Abdullahi said. “Even if all the governors in the country defected to the APC, it still cannot escape the people’s verdict in 2027.”

Defections Are a Gang-Up Against the People’ — ADC

The ADC further described the wave of defections to the APC as a “gang-up against the people,” saying that such moves represent the political elite’s determination to protect personal interests at the expense of the nation’s citizens.

According to Abdullahi, the ruling party’s efforts to attract members from other parties only highlight its desperation rather than its strength. He maintained that Nigerians clearly understand these defections as a sign of political opportunism rather than genuine ideological alignment.

“The recent gale of defections is not about governance or service,” the ADC spokesman said. “It is about survival by a political class that has left the people in abject poverty. The people are wiser now and will not be deceived again.”

APC Faces Growing Public Discontent

Political observers note that the ADC’s statement reflects a broader frustration among Nigerians who have expressed dissatisfaction with the current administration’s handling of the economy, inflation, and unemployment. The ruling APC, in power since 2015, faces increasing scrutiny over its economic policies and perceived failure to ease the hardships faced by millions of citizens.

While the APC leadership continues to project confidence about retaining power in 2027, analysts say the ruling party’s reliance on political defections instead of policy reforms could deepen its image crisis. The ADC, meanwhile, is positioning itself as a credible alternative committed to people-centred governance and political accountability