National convention: ‘Nothing like implosion’ – APC fires back at opposition
Politics National convention: ‘Nothing like implosion’ – APC fires back at opposition Published on February 15, 2026 By Matthew Atungwu googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); The All Progressives Congress, APC, has firmly rejected opposition claims that it will implode after its forthcoming national convention, describing the projections as misguided and politically motivated. The party said the narrative was being driven by rivals seeking relevance amid their own internal disarray and electoral uncertainty ahead of the next political cycle. Lagos State APC Spokesman, Mr Seye Oladejo, made the remarks in a statement issued on Sunday, insisting the ruling party remained cohesive and forward-looking. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); According to him, the APC continues to be defined by resilience, discipline and a structured commitment to internal democracy. “Lagos APC has noted with amusement recent opposition claims predicting an ‘implosion’ ahead of our national convention. “Such projections are misplaced. They amount to wishful thinking by a fragmented opposition projecting its own failures onto a united APC,” Oladejo said. He maintained that the APC’s conventions historically served as platforms for renewal, reconciliation and consolidation rather than arenas of crisis. “It strengthened our database, enhanced transparency and set the stage for a purposeful, well-organised national convention,” he added. The spokesman argued that while the APC was consolidating structures, opposition parties remained weakened by leadership disputes and persistent defections. Rather than offering coherent policy alternatives, he said, the opposition appeared trapped in reactive politics and public recriminations. Oladejo also expressed concern over remarks attributed to a former state governor alleging he admitted tapping the National Security Adviser’s telephone conversations. “If true, such action raises serious legal and national security concerns that cannot be ignored. “A healthy democracy requires a credible opposition capable of presenting viable alternatives and engaging constructively,” he said. He said the party was aligning structures strategically as it approached both its national convention and future elections. “As others speculate about crisis, we consolidate. As others amplify rhetoric, we deepen structure. As others predict implosion, we prepare for expansion. “There is no implosion, only renewed momentum, unity of purpose and strategic alignment as we advance towards the next electoral cycle,” Oladejo stated. Don't Miss 2027: Defend your votes, we won’t allow repeat of 2023 – Peter Obi to Nigerians You may like El-Rufai’s fresh allegation against NSA an attempt to escape jail – APC’s Ayekooto Deputy Speaker Kalu advises Abia PDP lawmaker, Erondu to join APC ‘I will deliver FCT for APC’ – Gov Abdulrazaq boasts Group kicks as reps member donates SUV to APC chieftain Attempted arrest: El-Rufai will be free if he joins APC – ADC stalwart, Kalgo Five PDP lawmakers defect to APC in Osun