“An assembly of Nigeria’s most confused politicians” – APC chides ADC

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has slammed the African Democratic Congress (ADC) over claims that the ruling party is behind the leadership crisis rocking the party.

Also denying claims that it has a hand in the decision of the Independent National Electoral Commission to derecognise the David Mark-led faction, APC accused the coalition party of being responsible for its nemesis.

In a statement issued on Friday, Felix Morka, the spokesperson for the APC said the coalition party is the author of its fate.

Describing the ADC as an assembly of Nigeria’s most confused and desperate politicians, Morka said it has become obvious that the coalition has distinguished itself as a peddler of rabid conspiracy theories about the ruling party.

He said, “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 fast by instalment.

“When it’s 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,” Morka said.

He also noted that INEC’s decision complies with the court’s judgement, is justified and consistent with electoral policy and democratic practice.

Moral added that the leadership challenge currently faced by the ADC is the consequence of the party’s reckless and desperate misadventure.

“It is therefore highly escapist and irresponsible for the ADC to blame the APC for its internal woes of which they are the sole architects.

“The ADC’s unwillingness to take responsibility for its miserable failure to follow due process, order its internal affairs, and manage its self-inflicted crisis makes ADC grossly unfit as a platform to be taken seriously by Nigerians. A party that cannot fix itself cannot possibly fix Nigeria,” he said.

Furthermore, Morka warned Nigerians to note that the ADC has nothing to offer them more than its “senseless attacks against the APC.”

“Attacking the APC seems to be its cardinal commitment and manifesto. It is a party bereft of ideas and lost in vain desperation for power.

“Our great Party and the administration of President Bola Tinubu remain steadfast in delivering on the Renewed Hope Agenda, and strengthening democratic institutions for peace, unity and prosperity of all Nigerians,” he stated.