The National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Felix Morka, has refuted claims suggesting that the ruling party is responsible for the internal crisis currently plaguing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
During an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday, alongside former PDP National Publicity Secretary Kola Ologbondiyan, Morka criticized the assertion that recent defections from the opposition to the APC were driven by threats or witch-hunts from the ruling party.
Morka argued that it is misplaced for the PDP to blame the APC for its internal challenges, especially when the opposition party is struggling to fill key leadership positions such as its national chairman and secretary.
He questioned the PDP’s capacity to govern, stating:
“I doubt my brother (Ologbondiyan) genuinely believes what he said, because it’s unreasonable to blame the APC for the total dysfunction and stagnation within the PDP’s internal structure.”
In response, Ologbondiyan insisted that the defection of some opposition leaders to the APC would not shield the ruling party from public accountability, especially ahead of the 2027 elections.
He said:
“At the end of the day, it’s Nigerians who will decide. You might gather all 36 governors into one boardroom and have them declare for you, but have you moved the over 200 million Nigerians into that same room? The answer is no.”
