The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has said Nigeria’s democracy will not be threatened if the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and other political parties fail to appear on the ballot in the 2027 general election.
The party made this known in a statement issued on Tuesday by its spokesman, Seye Oladejo, while reacting to complaints from a faction of the ADC over alleged threats to its participation in the polls.
The APC said political pluralism remains important but stressed that the electoral process must strictly follow established laws and procedures.
“Democracy is governed by laws and institutional procedures—not by sentiment, entitlement, or alarmist propaganda,” the statement read.
The ruling party said the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) operates within constitutional limits, adding that all political parties must comply with electoral guidelines.
“Compliance is not optional. Any political party that fails to meet stipulated requirements must bear the full consequences of its own actions,” it added.
The APC recalled that it had faced similar setbacks in the past, including exclusion from elections in Zamfara and Rivers states during the 2019 general elections due to legal and procedural issues.
It said the experiences show that no political party is above the law and that electoral consequences are not peculiar to the ADC.
The party also accused the opposition of shifting blame, linking the situation to internal challenges within the ADC.
“It is disingenuous for a faction-ridden opposition party to externalise blame and attempt to cast the ruling party as a scapegoat for what are clearly self-inflicted wounds,” the statement said.
The APC further said the ADC’s internal problems, including what it described as “disorder” and “procedural recklessness,” have weakened its credibility.
It added, “The electoral process is bigger than any single political party. Heaven will not fall if the ADC, or any other party, fails to appear on the ballot as a result of its own non-compliance.”
The party urged political parties to resolve internal disputes and comply with electoral guidelines instead of making public complaints.
It also reaffirmed its commitment to free, fair, and credible elections, calling on stakeholders to uphold democratic principles and strengthen public confidence in the electoral system.
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