The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has declared that the party will remain formidable in the 2027 general elections, despite what it described as opposition efforts to discredit its progressive reforms.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Lagos State APC Publicity Secretary, Mr. Seye Oladejo, dismissed a recent press release by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) titled “No Patriotic Nigerian Will Vote for APC in 2027”, calling it “politically charged and deliberately misleading.”
“While such rhetoric may make headlines, it lacks both substance and objectivity,” Oladejo stated. “The APC categorically rejects this attempt to smear our party and misrepresent the millions of patriotic Nigerians who support us.”
He noted that as the 2027 elections draw closer, Nigerians would evaluate all political parties based on track records, sincerity of purpose, and leadership capacity—not propaganda or emotional outbursts. “On all these counts, the APC will stand tall,” he said.
Oladejo emphasized that patriotism transcends party lines and is defined by a steadfast commitment to national growth, peace, unity, and democratic values. He added that the APC has consistently upheld these ideals through initiatives in infrastructure, the digital economy, social investment, agricultural revitalization, and other reforms that even its harshest critics cannot overlook.
“To assert that no patriotic Nigerian would vote for APC in 2027 is not only presumptuous but deeply insulting to the intelligence of the electorate,” he said.
According to Oladejo, Nigerians are discerning and understand that governance is a complex and evolving process that demands vision, patience, and adaptability. “The APC continues to provide leadership that is responsive to the challenges facing our country, and reforms are underway to further stabilise the economy, curb insecurity, and create inclusive growth,” he explained.
While reaffirming the party’s openness to debate and constructive criticism, Oladejo warned against any attempt to monopolise patriotism or suggest that political loyalty is the sole indicator of national devotion.
“The APC welcomes robust engagement,” he concluded. “What we reject is the notion that political allegiance defines patriotism.”