APC knocks Obi, Kwankwaso over NDC defection, calls them ‘unserious’

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticised the recent defection of Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), describing the move as evidence of inconsistency and lack of direction among opposition figures.

Speaking on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Monday, APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, dismissed claims that the ruling party played any role in the internal crises rocking opposition platforms.

Morka argued that the decision by Obi and Kwankwaso to exit the African Democratic Congress (ADC) was driven by personal political ambition rather than principle.

> “These fellows are very unserious… They are busy just running from pillar to post, looking for a cheap platform that will hand them the presidential ticket,” he said.

The APC spokesman maintained that both politicians have demonstrated a pattern of abandoning political platforms whenever internal disagreements arise, a tendency he said undermines their credibility as presidential hopefuls.

He further rejected allegations that the APC engineered instability within opposition parties, insisting that such crises are self-inflicted.

> “Are we to believe the APC caused what happened in the last 48 hours? That would be a stretch,” Morka added.

Defection Fuels Political Tension

Obi and Kwankwaso formally joined the NDC on Sunday after weeks of speculation, citing internal litigations and what they described as a toxic political environment within the ADC.

Their defection is widely seen as part of broader political realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections, with opposition figures seeking viable platforms amid legal uncertainties affecting several parties.

While both leaders have defended their decision as strategic, critics within the ruling party argue it reflects a lack of ideological commitment.

APC Dismisses Opposition Narrative

Morka insisted that the APC remains focused on governance, stating that the ruling party has no incentive to destabilise opposition groups.

He described the ADC crisis as a “self-prepared grenade,” suggesting that internal rivalries and competing ambitions within the party were inevitable triggers for its current challenges.

The APC spokesman also took aim at Obi’s past comments on political defections, noting what he described as a contradiction between his previous stance and current actions.

2027: Battle Lines Begin to Form

The movement of key opposition figures into the NDC signals a new phase in Nigeria’s evolving political landscape, as alliances begin to solidify ahead of the next general elections.

With the ruling APC defending its record and opposition leaders regrouping under new platforms, the coming months are expected to shape the contours of what could be a highly contested 2027 presidential race.