The All Progressives Congress (APC), Lagos State Chapter, hereby react to the recent defection of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
It is a predictable act of desperation and the final unravelling of a fragmented opposition.
Atiku’s latest political move is a clear confirmation of the internal chaos and irrelevance that now define the PDP.
Atiku’s departure from the PDP is not a surprise to discerning Nigerians. His continuous political nomadism is emblematic of a man driven not by principles or ideology, but by unrelenting personal ambition.
We further note that the defection will neither change the electoral fortunes of the ADC nor pose any serious threat to the dominance of the APC, especially in Lagos State and across the federation.
Let us be clear: whether Atiku is in PDP, ADC, or any other alphabet party, the people of Lagos and indeed Nigeria are wiser. The APC remains the only party with a proven track record of delivering transformative governance, economic growth, and infrastructural development.
We wish to emphasize that this development presents an opportunity for the electorate to reassess the character and consistency of those seeking to lead, reiterating that APC stands firm in its commitment to progress, unity, and a vision-driven Nigeria.
Lagos APC also wish to use the opportunity to urge our members and supporters to remain focused and continue mobilising at the grassroots for the forthcoming elections, stressing that victory lies in the party’s unity, performance record, and people-oriented agenda.
Atiku has again proven that political instability follows him wherever he goes. Nigerians deserve better than recycled politics and self-serving theatrics. APC is ready to lead and ready to win.
Mogaji (Hon) Seye Oladejo
Lagos APC Spokesperson
16/07/25
