The African Democratic Congress has criticised the ruling All Progressives Congress over figures released after its recent primary election exercise.
The opposition party accused the APC of misleading Nigerians with what it described as exaggerated membership and voting figures linked to the primary election process.
ADC Questions APC Membership Claims
Speaking to journalists, ADC National Publicity Secretary Bolaji Abdullahi described the APC’s figures as deceptive and politically motivated.
His remarks followed the APC’s announcement that President Bola Tinubu secured 10.99 million votes during the party’s primary exercise.
According to Abdullahi, the figures raised serious concerns about credibility and transparency.
“APC Are Liars” — ADC Fires Back
The ADC spokesperson accused the ruling party of attempting to create a false impression ahead of future elections.
“APC are liars, deceiving and misleading Nigerians with inflated 11 million membership figures,” he said.
He added that the opposition party would not engage in what he described as a competition of fabricated statistics.
Allegations Linked to 2027 Election Plans
Abdullahi further alleged that the figures could be part of preparations for electoral manipulation ahead of the 2027 general elections.
According to him, the APC’s claims would have appeared “laughable” if they were not tied to serious political implications.
He argued that the ruling party should provide evidence to support its membership claims.
ADC Challenges APC to Provide Membership Register
The opposition party also challenged the APC to produce a verifiable membership register allegedly submitted to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
“They should produce a verifiable membership register submitted to INEC,” Abdullahi stated.
The latest exchange highlights growing political tension between major parties as discussions around the 2027 elections continue to intensify.
