APC Lagos Dismisses ADC’s 2027 Takeover Plan as “Political Fantasy”

APC Lagos Dismisses ADC’s 2027 Takeover Plan as “Political Fantasy”

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Lagos State chapter has dismissed the African Democratic Congress (ADC)’s recent call for public support ahead of the 2027 Lagos governorship election, describing the opposition party’s ambitions as unrealistic and lacking political substance.

In a statement issued on Monday, APC spokesperson Seye Oladejo said the ADC’s claim of preparing to unseat the ruling party amounted to “political fantasy,” driven by wishful thinking rather than proven electoral strength or a credible grassroots structure.

Oladejo argued that Lagos cannot be treated as a testing ground for what he called inexperienced political groups with no clear ideology, leadership capacity, or history of performance.
“Lagos is not a laboratory for political apprentices… Lagos is not up for grabs,” he said, adding that the ADC lacks the structure, ideas, credible candidates, or relevance needed to challenge the APC.

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His remarks came in response to a mobilisation rally held by the ADC in Oshodi/Isolo, where its Lagos apex leader, Rahman Owokoniran, urged “meaningful citizens” to join the party in a mission to reclaim the state from decades of APC dominance. Owokoniran argued that Lagos’ diverse population provides an opportunity for political turnaround in 2027.

The APC, however, countered that Lagosians remain aware of the state’s sustained development under successive administrations, from the era of Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the current government of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

The ruling party insisted that Lagos residents are too politically sophisticated to be swayed by what it termed opposition theatrics, adding that the APC’s firm presence across all 20 local government areas and alignment with President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda secure its dominance.

“Lagos APC welcomes competition, but what the ADC brings is not competition—it is political comedy,” the statement read.
“We advise the ADC to build a real party before dreaming of governing a state. Lagos is not in play. Lagos is firmly APC in 2027 and beyond.”

The APC concluded that it will continue to defend its mandate, development legacy, and future direction for the state.

APC Lagos Dismisses ADC’s 2027 Takeover Plan as “Political Fantasy”