A high‑ranking member of the All Progressives Congress, Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, has sharply criticized the Lagos chapter of the party for its recent statement on former Rivers State governor Chibuike Amaechi. The Lagos APC had labeled Amaechi a “stranded politician” who lacks the capacity to lead a revolt against President Bola Tinubu’s re‑election bid in 2027. This comment was made in response to Amaechi’s call for Nigerians to mobilise and vote against the Tinubu administration in the next general election.
Eze, a prominent figure in the APC’s South‑South region, dismissed the Lagos chapter’s remark as “ridiculous and untutored,” suggesting it stemmed from “sheer sycophancy.” He stressed that Amaechi has not been rejected by his people in any credible election, noting that it was actually President Tinubu and the APC who faced rejection in Lagos in 2023 and are now experiencing widespread disapproval across the country. According to Eze, the forthcoming presidential election will be a contest between President Tinubu and the Nigerian people, rather than a battle against a specific opposition platform.
Eze also warned that the nation’s current condition is worse than it was during the Abacha era, despite the significant oil wealth accumulated while Tinubu headed the federal government. He urged the Lagos APC to refrain from unnecessary commentary and instead focus on addressing the country’s challenges. At the same time, he encouraged Amaechi to continue raising awareness among the populace about the need for change.
The exchange highlights growing tensions within the APC as different factions position themselves for the upcoming elections. The party’s internal dynamics and the broader political landscape in Nigeria are likely to evolve further in the lead‑up to the 2027 polls, while political leaders and stakeholders face increasing pressure to fulfil their promises and address the concerns of the Nigerian people.
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