The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has described the wave of endorsements for President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections as evidence of his “settled” reelection.
APC spokesperson, Seye Oladejo, said this in a statement on Tuesday while reacting to comments by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), which had dismissed the endorsements as signs of panic within the ruling party.
On Monday, PDP National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, alleged that the APC was “shopping for endorsements” and using various tactics to secure support for Tinubu.
In response, Oladejo said:
“The only people in panic mode are those with an empty shell called a party. Panic is when a party that once boasted of being ‘Africa’s largest’ is now reduced to an empty kiosk, preparing for a convention as if preparing for World War 3 due to threats within.”
He accused the PDP of being plagued by defections and lacking credible presidential candidates, adding that the party’s only headlines now revolve around its governors crossing to the APC.
Oladejo stressed that the endorsements of President Tinubu were a reflection of his reform efforts, courage, and leadership, not desperation.
“For avoidance of doubt, every endorsement of President Tinubu is another confirmation that 2027 is a settled matter. PDP can only look forward to yet another humiliating defeat – the type that makes mockery of their relevance and confirms their total rejection by Nigerians,” he said.
He further claimed that the PDP wasted Nigeria’s opportunities during its 16 years in power, while Tinubu was now carrying the burden of reforms.
“For APC, the journey continues. For PDP, the panic continues. APC builds, PDP bleeds,” he added.
