The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Nentawe Yilwatda, has stated that he would have no regrets if his political strategy contributes to internal crises within opposition parties ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Yilwatda made the remarks on Monday during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme, where he spoke on the growing tensions within opposition platforms, particularly the African Democratic Congress and the Nigeria Democratic Congress.
According to the APC chairman, the ruling party is not directly responsible for the troubles facing opposition parties, arguing that their crises are largely caused by internal disagreements among their leaders.
“You see, the APC is not fighting the African Democratic Congress, ADC, or the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC. They are the ones fighting each other,” Yilwatda said.
“The self-implosion is in the opposition rather than in the APC.”
He, however, added that politics is naturally competitive and that the APC would not remain passive while opposition parties organise against the ruling party.
“I said there would be implosion in the opposition. I am not orchestrating it but I will be happy if I can do it. That’s my job,” he declared.
Yilwatda further defended the APC’s political approach, insisting that opposition parties should expect counter-strategies from the ruling party.
“If you are opposing me, should I be happy to watch you oppose me? I will use any means to oppose back,” he said.
His comments are expected to generate fresh debate about the role of the ruling party in the increasing instability and factional disputes currently affecting opposition parties ahead of the next election cycle.
What You Should Know
Political defections, party crises and factional battles have become common features of Nigeria’s political landscape ahead of major elections.
In recent months, several opposition parties have faced internal disputes over leadership, alliances and presidential ambitions ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The APC, which has remained Nigeria’s ruling party since 2015, continues to position itself against emerging opposition coalitions seeking to challenge its dominance at the national level.
