The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has dismissed as baseless the claims by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) that President Bola Tinubu and the ruling party are attempting to silence the opposition ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Reacting to the allegation, APC’s spokesperson in Lagos, Mr. Seye Oladejo, said in a statement on Thursday that the accusation was unfounded, describing it as “the political equivalent of a mosquito accusing a lion of roaring too loudly.”
Oladejo said the ADC was already making excuses for its anticipated defeat before the polls, insisting that the APC under Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda remained focused on delivering results rather than responding to “professional complainers.”
“The only thing being silenced in Nigeria today is failure, confusion, and the politics of bitterness that the opposition has perfected as an art form,” Oladejo said.
He added that while the APC continued to strengthen its internal structures, refine its strategies, and consolidate unity for effective governance, the ADC and other opposition parties were distracted by internal crises and blame games.
“It is laughable that a party which exists only on newspaper pages and WhatsApp groups claims to be under threat. From whom, exactly? Nigerians have long moved on from empty political vessels,” he said.
Oladejo further described the ADC’s politics as lacking grassroots support, calling it a “party with no base, no followers, and no relevance — just a press release and a logo that might soon need a missing person’s announcement.”
He maintained that the APC remained committed to building a nation of opportunities, unity, and prosperity under President Tinubu, urging opposition parties to focus on constructive politics rather than “cheap drama.”
“As for the ADC – stop crying wolf; the nation has moved on,” he added.
