By ADEYEMI ADELEYE

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has firmly rejected opposition claims that it will implode after its forthcoming national convention, describing the projections as misguided and politically motivated.

The party said the narrative was being driven by rivals seeking relevance amid their own internal disarray and electoral uncertainty ahead of the next political cycle.

Lagos State APC Spokesman, Mr Seye Oladejo, made the remarks in a statement issued on Sunday, insisting the ruling party remained cohesive and forward-looking.

According to him, the APC continues to be defined by resilience, discipline and a structured commitment to internal democracy.

“Lagos APC has noted with amusement recent opposition claims predicting an ‘implosion’ ahead of our national convention.

“Such projections are misplaced. They amount to wishful thinking by a fragmented opposition projecting its own failures onto a united APC,” Oladejo said.

He maintained that the APC’s conventions historically served as platforms for renewal, reconciliation and consolidation rather than arenas of crisis.

“Our conventions are platforms of renewal and consolidation, not chaos,” he stated.

Oladejo pointed to the recently concluded APC membership e-registration exercise as evidence of institutional strength and administrative coordination nationwide.

He said the digital registration drive was widely embraced across states, age groups and professional demographics.

“It strengthened our database, enhanced transparency and set the stage for a purposeful, well-organised national convention,” he added.

The spokesman argued that while the APC was consolidating structures, opposition parties remained weakened by leadership disputes and persistent defections.

Rather than offering coherent policy alternatives, he said, the opposition appeared trapped in reactive politics and public recriminations.

Oladejo also expressed concern over remarks attributed to a former state governor alleging he admitted tapping the National Security Adviser’s telephone conversations.

“If true, such action raises serious legal and national security concerns that cannot be ignored.

“Nigerians deserve accountability and clarity on matters touching national security and the rule of law,” Oladejo said.

He further accused another former minister of circulating misinformation regarding the new tax law reforms.

“Citizens deserve clarity on reforms rather than distortion or politically coloured interpretations.

“A healthy democracy requires a credible opposition capable of presenting viable alternatives and engaging constructively,” he said.

The spokesman warned that when opposition parties failed to maintain cohesion or articulate policy options, democratic discourse suffers.

“When the opposition cannot organise itself, it does not threaten the APC; it weakens democratic competition,” he added.

Oladejo reiterated that the APC remained focused on governance delivery, organisational strengthening and electoral preparedness.

He said the party was aligning structures strategically as it approached both its national convention and future elections.

“As others speculate about crisis, we consolidate. As others amplify rhetoric, we deepen structure. As others predict implosion, we prepare for expansion.

“There is no implosion, only renewed momentum, unity of purpose and strategic alignment as we advance towards the next electoral cycle,” Oladejo stated. (NAN)

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