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The All Progressives Congress (APC) has blamed the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for its ongoing leadership crisis, describing the situation as self-inflicted and rooted in what it called a desperate quest for power.
The reaction followed remarks by ADC National Chairman, David Mark, who accused President Bola Tinubu of attempting to weaken opposition parties after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declined to recognise rival factions within the party.
In a statement on Thursday, APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, dismissed the claims, insisting the ADC was responsible for its internal troubles. He said the party had become known for promoting unfounded conspiracy theories about alleged interference by the ruling party.
“Quite apart from being an assembly of Nigeria’s most confused and desperate politicians, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has distinguished itself as a peddler of rabid conspiracy theories about what the All Progressives Congress (APC) is or is not doing to undermine the party,” the statement read.
Morka further criticised the ADC’s structure, describing it as inherently unstable and bound to collapse under the weight of its internal contradictions. He alleged that the crisis stemmed from actions by a faction led by Mark and former Osun State governor, Rauf Aregbesola, who he claimed took control of the party in violation of its constitution.
“The ADC is a party that never was. By design, it was a kamikaze contraption with a ‘follow-come’ self-destructive detonator. It had to unravel and is now unravelling in instalments.
“When its factional leadership under the duo of David Mark and Rauf Aregbesola parachuted into the party like thoughtless and planless commandos, and hijacked the party in violent violation of its constitutional stipulations regarding leadership succession, and in disregard of the rule of law, the ADC set its own date with destiny,” he said.
According to him, INEC’s decision to withdraw recognition from the Mark-led leadership was in line with a court ruling and consistent with democratic principles. He maintained that the development was a direct consequence of the party’s failure to follow due process.
The APC spokesperson also faulted the ADC for blaming external forces, arguing that the opposition party’s inability to manage its internal affairs undermines its credibility. He added that rather than focusing on governance ideas, the ADC had concentrated on attacking the APC, describing the party as lacking direction.
Morka reaffirmed that the APC remains committed to governance under President Tinubu, stressing that the administration is focused on delivering its Renewed Hope Agenda and strengthening democratic institutions.
