African Democratic Congress has berated ruling All Progressives Congress for saying that there would be ‘no vacancy in Aso Rock’ in 2027.
The party described APC’s statement as arrogant and dismissive of the struggles faced by Nigerians.
Speaking on Wednesday in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, ADC emphasized that Nigerian presidency is not a birthright, but a position that must be earned and renewed based on performance.
INFORMATION NIGERIA learnt that APC’s newly appointed National Chairman, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, had on Tuesday declared during a meeting at the party’s national headquarters in Abuja that there would be “no vacancy in Aso Rock” in 2027.
Reacting to the development on Wednesday, Abdullahi cautioned APC to avoid making statements that might reinforce fears that citizens’ votes will be disregarded.
READ MORE: “It’s Too Early To Discuss Party’s Flagbearer, We Don’t Have Favorite” – ADC
He said: “The APC Chairman’s recent declaration of ‘no vacancy in Aso Rock’ is presumptuous and disrespectful of Nigerian people, who are tired of hunger, insecurity, joblessness, and unfulfilled promises, and therefore cannot wait to reclaim their future at the ballot box.
“We understand why APC is afraid, and would wish that they could somehow avoid that day of reckoning with the ballot box. The very fact of periodic elections means that every incumbent must renew its mandate.
“Therefore, regardless of what APC thinks, there will be a vacancy at the Presidential Villa in 2027.
“President Tinubu must reapply to the Nigerian people, and he must show Nigerians why they should allow him to continue on the job, despite his ruinous policies that have made life miserable for the majority.
“In 2027, APC and President Tinubu will be evaluated based on Key Performance Indicators (KPI) of youth employment, security of lives, hunger and poverty, electricity supply, and justice to all.”
The post ADC Knocks APC, Says ‘No Vacancy In Aso Rock’ Comment Arrogant, Undemocratic appeared first on Information Nigeria.