The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has issued a strong warning against what it describes as attempts by opposition parties to evade public accountability as political activities for the 2027 general elections intensify.
Opposition Accused of Framing Scrutiny as Persecution
In a statement released on Monday, 15 December 2025, the party's spokesman, Mogaji Seye Oladejo, accused opposition figures of trying to frame legitimate accountability processes as political persecution. Oladejo claimed that instead of presenting a coherent alternative vision for Nigeria, opposition leaders have resorted to crying harassment whenever questioned about their past records in public office.
"The desperation of the opposition has reached a point where it is evident that they are no longer just afraid of accountability but afraid of their own shadow," Oladejo stated. He argued that these politicians, haunted by their past actions, are now seeking political cover rather than public validation.
Immunity is Not a Campaign Strategy
The Lagos APC spokesman strongly condemned what he called a sustained attempt to blackmail the government into granting an "illegal and immoral immunity" that has no place in a constitutional democracy. He emphasized that the government would not be pressured into protecting political actors who have not earned the trust of Nigerians.
"Immunity is not a campaign strategy, and persecution narratives will not erase documented failures," Oladejo declared. He stressed that democratic participation does not confer immunity from public examination, and that political ambition must be accompanied by transparency and accountability.
Calls for Constructive Engagement Based on Performance
Oladejo further described claims of persecution by opposition figures as inconsistent, noting that many of those now raising concerns had previously supported similar accountability measures when they were in authority. He maintained that no individual or political group should be shielded from scrutiny under the guise of opposition politics.
The party spokesman asserted that Nigerians are increasingly focused on performance, leadership capacity, and credible policy proposals as the next election cycle approaches. He reaffirmed that the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu remains committed to economic stabilisation, security reforms, and institutional renewal, priorities that should not be distracted by political disputes.
"The 2027 elections will be decided on records, ideas and the ability to deliver results, not on attempts to avoid scrutiny," Oladejo concluded. The Lagos APC urged all political actors to engage constructively with the electorate and submit themselves to public accountability as an essential part of the democratic process.
