APC Denies Tambuwal’s Allegation of Tinubu Plotting Against Opposition

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has strongly dismissed allegations made by former Sokoto State governor, Senator Aminu Tambuwal, that President Bola Tinubu and the ruling party are plotting to weaken opposition parties ahead of the 2027 general elections. Tambuwal, who featured on Channels Television’s Politics Today, had accused the APC and the presidency of undermining Nigeria’s multi-party system by interfering in opposition affairs. He warned that the actions of the ruling party, if unchecked, could gradually steer the country towards a one-party state. He also urged opposition leaders to unite in the interest of democracy and ensure that the political space remains competitive and inclusive. The APC, however, reacted swiftly to Tambuwal’s remarks, describing them as unfounded, mischievous, and a reflection of the internal struggles facing opposition groups rather than the conduct of the ruling party. In a statement issued in Abuja, the APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, said President Tinubu is preoccupied with delivering on his campaign promises through the implementation of the Renewed Hope Agenda and has no time for meddling in opposition politics. Morka criticised Tambuwal’s claims as “bogus” and accused opposition leaders of shirking responsibility for their own failings. According to him, the opposition is attempting to lay the blame for its disunity and weakening structures at the doorstep of the ruling party, instead of confronting the leadership challenges within their ranks. Echoing the party’s position, Lagos APC spokesperson Seye Oladejo dismissed Tambuwal’s statement that there is a “national consensus” to remove Tinubu in 2027 as laughable and politically irrelevant. He said the president’s performance, especially in the areas of economic reforms and infrastructure development, is gradually gaining public approval and cannot be diminished by speculative political rhetoric. Oladejo further argued that the visible progress made under the administration reflects the government’s commitment to rebuilding the economy and improving governance, stressing that the APC remains confident Nigerians will reward performance with loyalty at the polls. Tambuwal, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has recently intensified his criticism of the Tinubu administration. His comments come amid growing turbulence within the PDP and other opposition platforms, where leadership disputes and factional disagreements have threatened cohesion. His call for a united opposition front is seen by analysts as a response to fears that fragmented parties could weaken their chances of mounting a credible challenge in 2027. The exchange between Tambuwal and the APC highlights ongoing political tensions in Nigeria’s democratic space. While opposition leaders continue to express concerns about incumbency advantage and possible manipulation of the political environment, the ruling party maintains that governance — not opposition politics — is its main focus. Analysts observe that the back-and-forth also reflects a familiar pattern in Nigerian politics: opposition parties often accuse ruling governments of undue interference, while incumbents insist that the opposition’s challenges stem from internal mismanagement. Some warn that unless the two sides commit to strengthening democratic processes, public mistrust could deepen as the nation inches closer to the 2027 elections. For now, the APC insists that President Tinubu remains committed to governance and development, leaving Nigerians to make their judgment at the polls rather than through accusations and counter-accusations.