The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has described the African Democratic Congress (ADC)’s dream of clinching the presidency in the 2027 general elections as a “political mirage” and “tragicomic self-deception.”
Reacting to recent declarations by ADC leaders that “failure is not an option” in their 2027 ambition, the Lagos APC Publicity Secretary, Mr. Seye Oladejo, issued a strongly worded statement on Wednesday, ridiculing the ADC’s presidential aspirations.
“For a party that has been practically invisible on Nigeria’s political radar, such a statement can only be described as a tragicomic display of self-deception,” Oladejo stated.
He dismissed the ADC’s electoral optimism as laughable, asserting that the party lacks the national presence, political structure, followership, or ideological foundation necessary to compete seriously on a presidential level.
“The ADC’s declaration sounds more like a comedy skit than a political strategy. Nigerians can barely recall its existence, let alone its relevance,” Oladejo said.
The APC spokesman said the last time ADC made any visible impact was when a few disenchanted politicians used it as a temporary platform before returning to their original political parties.
“A party without structure, followership, or a recognisable ideology has no business speaking about winning elections,” he added.
“The ADC’s boast of 2027 victory is akin to a political mirage; the closer they think they are to power, the farther it moves away.”
He stressed that Nigeria’s democratic system rewards “substance, not self-praise,” and urged the ADC to focus on resolving its internal crises rather than issuing unrealistic public statements.
“There is absolutely nothing on ground politically anywhere in the country to warrant the ADC’s self-deceit,” he said.
“A party in perpetual crisis over membership discipline and identity cannot be taken seriously.”
Oladejo further stated that Nigerians are not in the mood for “political jokes” from fringe parties, particularly given the current national challenges and the expectations placed on those in leadership.
“Under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu, Nigeria is experiencing a steady reawakening – from infrastructure expansion to economic stabilisation and renewed investor confidence,” he said.
He accused opposition groups like the ADC of emerging only during election seasons with no real policy direction or governance blueprint, calling them “directionless groups trading in fantasies.”
“Rather than proclamations of 2027 victory, the ADC should face the reality of its perpetual irrelevance,” Oladejo said.
He concluded that a party that “cannot win a polling unit” should not delude itself with dreams of national power, adding that the APC remains confident in its record and future.
