The Digest:
Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have escalated tensions over premature campaigning for the 2027 presidential elections. The PDP accused the APC of “shopping for endorsements” out of panic, while the APC dismissed the claims as projections of a dying party.
Key Points
- PDP criticized APC for organizing early endorsements for President Tinubu’s second term bid.
- APC Lagos spokesman Seye Oladejo mocked PDP as an “empty kiosk” struggling with internal crises.
- PDP cited APC’s “panic” as evidence of failure, touting its November convention as a comeback platform.
- Political analysts condemned both parties for prioritizing power over governance, security, and economic stability.
- Professors Saliu and Nurudeen noted politicians distract from failures by activating election cycles early.
- INEC has raised concerns about premature campaigns violating electoral guidelines.
- The clash reflects deeper issues of voter sentiment, accountability, and performance anxiety.
The 2027 shadow war reveals a political class obsessed with power retention, not public service—leaving citizens as spectators in a game of endorsements and insults.
Sources: Daily Trust
