A chieftain of Nigeria's ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole, has stated that the party is not responsible for resolving the internal crises plaguing opposition parties in the country. The former Edo State governor made the remarks in Abuja on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, while addressing journalists.
Oshiomhole, a former national chairman of the APC, dismissed criticisms from opposition figures, arguing that their internal disputes are self-inflicted. He specifically referenced the ongoing leadership tussles within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Labour Party (LP), which have been widely reported in Nigerian media throughout early 2026.
"The crisis in the opposition is not the making of the APC," Oshiomhole was quoted as saying. "They created their own problems. It is not the responsibility of the ruling party to go and resolve opposition parties' crises." His comments come amid a period of significant internal strife for Nigeria's main opposition parties, affecting their cohesion and public perception.
Political analysts note that Oshiomhole's statement reflects the current political landscape where the APC, having secured another term in the 2023 general elections, faces a fragmented opposition. The focus for the ruling party, as stated by its officials, remains on governance, while opposition parties grapple with reconciling various factions.
