The All Progressives Congress (APC), Lagos State Chapter, has described the defection of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as a “predictable act of desperation”, saying it is a confirmation of the internal chaos and irrelevance that now define the PDP.
A statement issued on Wednesday by the party’s Publicity Secretary, Seye Oladejo, said Atiku’s departure from the PDP is not a surprise, given his history of political nomadism driven by personal ambition rather than principles or ideology.
The party noted that the defection would neither alter the electoral fortunes of the ADC nor pose a significant threat to the dominance of the APC, particularly in Lagos State and across the federation.
The APC reiterated its commitment to progress, unity, and a vision-driven Nigeria, and urged its members and supporters to remain focused and continue mobilising at the grassroots for the forthcoming elections.
APC stressed that victory lies in its unity, performance record, and people-oriented agenda.
It also seized the opportunity to reassess the character and consistency of those seeking to lead, noting that Nigerians deserve better than recycled politics and self-serving theatrics.
The party declared that it is ready to lead and win, emphasising its proven track record of delivering transformative governance, economic growth, and infrastructural development.
It added, “Atiku has again proven that political instability follows him wherever he goes. Nigerians deserve better than recycled politics and self-serving theatrics. APC is ready to lead and ready to win.
“Atiku’s departure from the PDP is not a surprise to discerning Nigerians. His continuous political nomadism is emblematic of a man driven not by principles or ideology, but by unrelenting personal ambition. We further note that the defection will neither change the electoral fortunes of the ADC nor pose any serious threat to the dominance of the APC, especially in Lagos State and across the federation.
“Let us be clear: whether Atiku is in PDP, ADC, or any other alphabet party, the people of Lagos and indeed Nigeria are wiser. The APC remains the only party with a proven track record of delivering transformative governance, economic growth, and infrastructural development. We wish to emphasise that this development presents an opportunity for the electorate to reassess the character and consistency of those seeking to lead, reiterating that APC stands firm in its commitment to progress, unity, and a vision-driven Nigeria.”
