Senator Surajudeen Ajibola Basiru, the National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has called on opposition parties to refrain from blaming their internal crises on the ruling party. He emphasized that political parties must take responsibility for managing their own affairs. During a media chat on Wednesday, Basiru addressed concerns regarding claims that the APC influences or obstructs opposition activities. He dismissed these allegations, asserting that there is no evidence linking the ruling party to the disputes affecting other political entities.
Basiru argued that the majority of internal conflicts within opposition parties arise from their own disagreements and failures to adhere to due process, rather than from external interference. He pointed out, “Have you seen any APC member challenging our internal processes? If you say APC is the source of the problem, you must first look at whether those parties are following due process.” He criticized parties that continue with conventions despite court orders, labeling such actions as clear violations of the law. “Where is the end of political party discipline if people ignore court rulings and still conduct parallel leadership processes?” he questioned.
Furthermore, Basiru maintained that the APC operates within the law and respects democratic institutions, including the judiciary. He urged opposition parties to concentrate on resolving their internal issues instead of attributing blame to the ruling party. His comments come in the context of ongoing leadership disputes in several opposition parties, including the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Labour Party (LP), which have experienced factional crises in recent months. The remarks from the APC leader underscore the broader challenges of political party management and adherence to legal frameworks within Nigeria’s democratic system.
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