The All Progressives Congress in Lagos State has said the Peoples Democratic Party is steadily drifting into political irrelevance across Nigeria.
In a statement issued on Thursday, the Lagos APC spokesman, Seye Oladejo, said the PDP, once regarded as a dominant national political platform, has now become a shadow of its former self due to persistent internal crises and lack of ideological direction.
The party said the PDP’s ongoing leadership struggles, deep divisions and absence of a clear political vision have significantly weakened its standing in Nigeria’s political space.
“Once presented as a national platform with lofty promises, the PDP has now set an unwanted record in the annals of Nigeria’s democratic journey- becoming a party that appears to be actively counting down to its own expiration,” the statement said.
The Lagos APC also criticised the PDP’s years in power, describing the period as one marked by poor governance and economic mismanagement.
“Nigerians still recall with shivers what the PDP represented during its years in power -years many citizens now remember as the better-forgotten era of the locust, a period that set our nation back by decades,” Oladejo stated.
According to the APC, the PDP has failed to learn from past mistakes and continues to struggle with internal discord and lack of unity.
“What Nigerians are witnessing today within the party is not accidental; it is the natural consequence of years of political arrogance, poor leadership culture, and disregard for institutional discipline,” the statement added.
The Lagos APC said the situation within the opposition party reflects what it described as a cycle of self-inflicted decline.
“Indeed, the unfolding crisis within the PDP resembles a classic demonstration of the law of karma. A party whose governance philosophy many believed worked against the long-term interests of the Nigerian state now finds itself trapped in a cycle of implosion and self-inflicted decline,” the party said.
The party further argued that the PDP’s influence in Lagos has significantly waned as residents continue to support the governance approach of the APC.
“In Lagos State, the PDP’s presence has steadily diminished as the people continue to place their trust in the progressive governance and development-oriented policies of the APC,” Oladejo noted.
While acknowledging the importance of opposition in a democratic system, the APC said the PDP has failed to effectively play that role.
“While we believe that a vibrant democracy benefits from responsible opposition, it is unfortunate that the PDP has repeatedly failed to rise to that role,” the statement said.
The Lagos APC therefore urged the PDP to reassess its internal situation, noting that Nigeria’s democracy deserves a more organised and credible opposition.
“As a party grounded in progressive ideals and accountable governance, the APC in Lagos State will remain focused on what truly matters: delivering tangible development, strengthening democratic institutions, and improving the quality of life for the people,” the statement added.
PDP sliding into political irrelevance – Lagos APC
