Senate President Godswill Akpabio has issued a strong caution to opposition parties, urging them to abandon their pattern of constant criticism and misinformation against the All Progressives Congress (APC) and focus on achieving internal unity ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Speaking during the commissioning of the newly constructed Left-Hand Service Lane of the Umuahia-Uba Road in Abia State, Akpabio stressed that persistent attacks on the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu are counterproductive. He warned that such tactics only deepen divisions within opposition ranks, weakening their chances of mounting any serious challenge to the ruling party.
Akpabio noted that the opposition must redirect its energy toward building a credible and united platform, one capable of presenting an alternative to Nigerians by 2027. He emphasized that the current approach—marked by daily condemnations and alleged spread of false narratives—is fostering internal discord, rather than strengthening their collective political goals.
His comments arrive at a pivotal time, as many opposition groups continue to grapple with the fallout of the 2023 elections. With less than three years to the next general election, Akpabio's remarks serve as both a warning and a political forecast: that disunity, fueled by constant antagonism, may cost the opposition another major opportunity at the polls.
The Senate President also underscored the determination of the APC to maintain its position as the dominant political force in Nigeria. According to him, the ruling party is not taking its hold on power for granted and will continue to consolidate its influence through development projects and responsive governance.
Akpabio’s message positions the APC as focused and battle-ready, while painting the opposition as fragmented and distracted. His remarks could potentially reshape political calculations as 2027 approaches, highlighting unity as the most crucial weapon in the arsenal of any party hoping to dethrone the ruling government.