The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticized the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) following its recent national convention in Ibadan, Oyo State. The APC described the event as a sign of the PDP’s declining national influence and internal disarray.

According to Seye Oladejo, the Lagos APC Publicity Secretary, the convention was expected to revitalize the opposition party but instead exposed its internal conflicts and waning relevance. Oladejo noted that many prominent PDP figures, including incumbent governors, boycotted the event, which he said spoke volumes about the party’s current state. Delegates from at least 13 states also opted out of the convention, further emphasizing its lack of legitimacy.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declined to monitor the convention, which Oladejo said underscored its illegitimacy. He described the event as a dignified farewell to a political structure that has outlived its usefulness, citing the PDP’s failure to address leadership issues, ideological emptiness, and electoral defeats.

The APC spokesperson argued that the PDP has become a danger to Nigeria’s democracy due to its inability to provide a vibrant and constructive opposition. As the APC consolidates reforms and delivers governance under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the PDP appears preoccupied with its own relevance, Oladejo observed.

The PDP’s national convention has raised questions about the party’s future, with Oladejo challenging the opposition to reflect on whether the event was a genuine convention or a formal burial of a fading political empire. The APC’s criticism comes as the party continues to strengthen its institutions and deliver governance, while the PDP struggles to regain its footing.

The developments in the PDP have significant implications for Nigeria’s political landscape, as the country navigates its democratic journey. The APC’s comments highlight the ongoing power dynamics between the two major parties, with the ruling party seeking to consolidate its position and the opposition struggling to remain relevant. As the political landscape continues to evolve, it remains to be seen how the PDP will respond to the APC’s criticism and rebuild its national influence.