Laolu Akande, a former presidential aide, has declared that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) holds a stronger structural advantage over the opposition as Nigeria approaches the 2027 general elections.
Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Thursday, Akande critiqued the opposition’s current state, describing it as disorganized and lacking a clear political identity.
Akande acknowledged the APC’s internal challenges but emphasized its superior organizational framework compared to the opposition coalition, notably the African Democratic Congress (ADC), which has drawn prominent figures like Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi.
He argued that the opposition’s focus appears scattered, with no cohesive policy platform to challenge President Bola Tinubu’s administration effectively.
Highlighting the need for a defined leadership direction, Akande suggested that the opposition, including parties like the Labour Party, must clarify their vision to gain credibility.
Meanwhile, he expressed confidence in the APC’s ability to consolidate its position, citing ongoing efforts to strengthen party unity ahead of 2027.
“I think APC has better arrangements,” Akande said on the show.
He said the opposition has allowed a dominant narrative to thrive — one that appears fixated on removing President Bola Tinubu without presenting viable policy alternatives.
Akande warned Nigerians not to fall for recycled political rhetoric and said, “We need new faces, but they still have old folks”.
“The characters at the forefront are not the ones that can get the job done,” he said. “Nigerians would not be inspired by the same old personal vendetta politics.”
He, however, praised activist and politician Omoyele Sowore for attempting to break the mold and push new narratives in Nigerian politics.
His comment came a day after Datti Baba-Ahmed, who was the Labour Party (LP) vice presidential candidate in the 2023 election, said his principal, Peter Obi, can run for the presidency without him.
He questioned the political unity between Obi and Baba-Ahmed. According to him, the former LP vice presidential candidate’s recent remark about Obi running without him reflects a deeper internal crisis.
“If the coalition is serious, Datti should be at the forefront to assure Nigerians of real change,” Akande said.
The former political aide criticized the lack of a clear manifesto and leadership identity within the LP.
While also speaking about developments within the APC, Akande said the expected appointment of a new party chairman could provide an opportunity for President Tinubu to unify the APC ahead of 2027.
“I think it is reasonable that there would be a new chairman today,” he said, referring to the high-level meeting of the APC leaders in the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Wednesday.
He stressed the importance of strengthening internal unity within the APC, describing recent opposition moves as largely superficial.
“There’s a visible onslaught toward the APC, but it’s easier to see where things are headed within the ruling party,” Akande said.
He urged more civic engagement and issue-driven politics, emphasizing the need to focus on key challenges such as poverty alleviation, anti-corruption reforms, and institutional strengthening.
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