The All Progressives Congress (APC) has characterized the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as a political platform on the verge of extinction due to its ongoing leadership crisis.
In a plea to Nigerians, the APC urged citizens to prevent the PDP from regaining power, citing the alleged corruption and mismanagement that plagued the nation during the party’s 16-year rule.
Bala Ibrahim, the National Publicity Director of the APC, emphasized this during an interview with Sunday PUNCH
He said, “Nigeria was still suffering from the rot of the 16-year misrule of the PDP. That party is gone. Are these the clowns people are taking seriously to rule this country again? Believe me, this is just the beginning. We at the APC are enjoying the entertainment.
“The party is not good at managing anything, including itself. What is happening has shown that God came to the rescue of Nigerians by pushing them out of power
“There are more to come if you go into the nitty-gritty of the problems in that party. They should come and learn how to play politics in our APC Progressive Institute set up by the National Chairman of the APC, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje. They will be taught how to play politics without bitterness.”
When reminded that many critics of President Bola Tinubu had alleged APC’s involvement in the PDP and other opposition parties’ crisis, Ibrahim said, “How is the APC responsible for the crisis that is happening at Wadata Plaza (PDP headquarters in Abuja)? We are not even staying close. So, how can they blame us for their woes? What does APC have to do with having two different secretaries and two chairmen or whatever they seem to have?
“They simply don’t know how to administer anything and they cannot. Who among the protestants is a card-carrying member of the APC? Who among the people causing the crisis is claiming allegiance to APC? None. It is within them.”
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar was notably absent from a crucial meeting of the North East zonal caucus of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) held in Bauchi.
The meeting brought together key leaders from the region, including the three PDP governors from the area: Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, Taraba State Governor Dr. Agbu Kefas, and Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Fintiri.
Also in attendance were members of the PDP Reconciliation Committee, led by former National Secretary Olagunsoye Oyinlola, as well as senators, House of Representatives members, and state assembly members from the zone.
