Presidency Defends APC’s Opposition Record, Declares Readiness to Defeat Obidients Again
Olusegun Dada, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on New Media, has stated that the All Progressives Congress (APC) was never a destructive opposition party, even while it actively challenged the former government before assuming power. Dada made the remark during a live appearance on Channels Television’s Morning Brief on Monday. According to him, the role of the opposition in any democracy is to question and challenge the government where necessary, exposing cracks and loopholes in governance. However, he insisted that the approach must be constructive and focused on national interest. “In a democracy, the job of the opposition is to go against the government and call out some of the cracks and loopholes that are there in government. But we, as APC, were not a destructive opposition,” he said. Dada used the platform to criticize the supporters of Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, known as the “Obidients,” accusing them of adopting a confrontational and counterproductive style of opposition. He claimed that unlike the APC’s time in opposition, the Obidient movement has focused more on disruption than offering viable alternatives. He went on to assert that the APC has consistently defeated the Labour Party and its supporters at the polls, suggesting that the ruling party remains politically dominant. “We have beaten them (Obidients) three times and we will continue to beat them again even if it comes into a showdown for the elections,” Dada said. The statement is expected to stir reactions among political observers and supporters of opposition parties, especially as conversations about Nigeria’s future leadership and electoral direction continue to intensify. The Obidient movement, largely composed of young, urban voters, has remained a vocal and persistent voice against the current administration’s policies. Dada’s remarks highlight the APC’s resolve to defend its governance record while simultaneously asserting its readiness for future political contests.
