Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has described as laughable and delusional, the recent statement credited to Mr. Dino Melaye, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), claiming that the party would produce a candidate capable of unseating President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general election.
The party in a statement yesterday by its spokesman, Mr Seye Oladejo, said: “The statement, coming from a politician whose recent electoral record is nothing short of disastrous, only confirms the growing disconnect between the ADC’s ambition and its political reality. Mr. Melaye, having failed woefully in his own state and recently defected from one platform to another is hardly in a position to make pronouncements on national leadership or electoral victory.
“Let it be made abundantly clear: the ADC lacks the structure, national spread and voter confidence to mount any serious challenge, let alone unseat a performing president.
“President Tinubu has, in just over two years, laid the foundation for a transformed Nigeria through decisive economic reforms, inclusive governance and nationwide infrastructural development. His leadership has restored international confidence in Nigeria and rekindled hope among the citizenry, a far cry from the empty rhetoric of the opposition.
“The APC is a tested national movement with roots in every ward, local government and state. In contrast, the ADC; a party with no visible impact in any geopolitical zone, cannot be taken seriously when it comes to national leadership.
“We urge Nigerians to ignore Melaye’s outbursts and remain focused on the steady progress being achieved under the Renewed Hope Agenda. 2027 will be determined by performance, not noise. President Tinubu is delivering results, and that will speak louder than empty campaign slogans or media theatrics.
“The Lagos APC remains fully committed to supporting the President and ensuring that the will of the Nigerian people continues to be respected and upheld.’’
