Opposition breaking into pieces, say APC

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is projecting an image of robust health and expanding national appeal, with its National Chairman, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, emphasizing the party's internal democratic processes and widespread acceptance.

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As you can see, this place is a beehive of activities, and it shows the acceptance of our party across the country. All the political zones are busy. People are here, going in and out in their numbers, in their droves, trying to submit their forms. And we’re happy that we’re piloting a party that is accepted by people from the grassroots.

Speaking from the bustling venue for the submission of party forms, Yilwatda described the scene as a "beehive of activities," interpreting the large turnout of aspirants and party faithful as a clear indicator of the APC's enduring popularity across all geopolitical zones of Nigeria. The party leadership sees the significant sales of forms, even after an extension, as a testament to Nigerians' confidence in the APC's governance and its ability to deliver.

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Nigerians are happy with what the APC is doing. They love the party, they accept the party, and the party cuts across all the geopolitical zones of Nigeria.

In contrast to its own vibrant engagement, the APC leadership characterizes the opposition as fragmented and self-destructing. Yilwatda pointed to internal conflicts within opposition parties as evidence that their focus is on infighting rather than presenting a united front. This narrative positions the APC not just as a dominant political force but as the stable, organized alternative in Nigeria's political landscape, ready to secure victory in upcoming elections.

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We are not belittling the opposition, but check what they are doing. Just yesterday, I listened to the fight between opposition leaders—they are breaking into pieces, and I’m sure they will blame us for their internal crisis. They are insulting themselves. Nigerians are seeing that the fight is not APC versus opposition; it is opposition versus opposition.