APC Says Southeast’s Era of Fringe Politics Is Ending

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has acknowledged the ongoing political realignment in Nigeria’s Southeast region. Party spokesman Mogaji Seye Oladejo said recent defections indicate that the era of the Southeast being on the fringe of national power is ending. The APC views this shift as a sign that the Southeast wants to build bridges and break boundaries, heralding a new dawn of inclusion, vision, and national cohesion. Oladejo added that the region’s growing embrace of the APC represents a decisive step toward unity, progress, and shared prosperity.

For decades, the Southeast has been largely excluded from national power due to political sentiment and emotional posturing. With the new alignment to the APC, the region is positioning itself at the decision‑making table rather than remaining outside and merely complaining. This move is seen as a strategic recognition that meaningful participation in governance is the true path to regional and national advancement.

In contrast, opposition parties—including the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Labour Party (LP)—are experiencing internal crises. The PDP is described as leaderless and rudderless, while the Labour Party has lost momentum and direction. The APC believes these parties have lost touch with reality, and Nigerians can see through the chaos.

The APC remains optimistic about its chances in the 2027 elections, viewing the contest as a coronation of continuity rather than a competition. The party says it is consolidating a truly national movement, expanding its reach and relevance, while the opposition implodes under the weight of its own contradictions. As the Southeast and other regions strengthen ties with the national leadership, the dream of a unified Nigeria—anchored on equity and inclusion—is being realized.

The Lagos State APC has saluted the courage and foresight of Southeast political leaders who are choosing partnership over protest, development over division, and progress over propaganda. The party believes that together they are building bridges, breaking boundaries, and securing Nigeria’s future.