A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Edo State Commissioner for Information, Kassim Afegbua, has blamed the ongoing crisis within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on what he described as a flawed and poorly executed attempt to take over the party.
Afegbua made the remarks on Friday, April 3, during an appearance on Channels Television, where he reacted to the leadership dispute currently rocking the opposition party.
According to him, some ADC chieftains—whom he described as aggrieved members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)—failed to carry out proper due diligence before attempting to assume control of the party’s structure.
“The ADC shot itself in the foot when it was not able to properly take over a political party,” Afegbua stated.
He argued that the crisis now confronting the ADC is largely self-inflicted, stemming from internal miscalculations and a lack of adherence to established political processes.
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Afegbua’s comments add to a growing chorus of criticism and counter-accusations surrounding the ADC’s leadership tussle, which has drawn attention from political stakeholders and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
The ADC has, in recent days, accused the ruling APC of interfering in its internal affairs, particularly in relation to INEC’s stance on recognising factions within the party.
However, Afegbua dismissed such claims, maintaining that the opposition party must take responsibility for its internal challenges rather than attributing blame to external forces.
Political analysts say the exchange reflects deepening tensions within Nigeria’s political landscape, as parties reposition themselves ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The situation continues to raise concerns about internal party democracy and the stability of opposition platforms in the country.