The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Friday dismissed allegations by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) that the ruling party was working to weaken the opposition ahead of the 2027 elections, describing the claims as misleading and politically motivated.

Speaking at a press briefing, APC National Publicity Secretary Felix Morka and National Secretary Senator Surajudeen Ajibola Basiru said the party was not obligated to support the growth of any opposition group. They were responding to earlier claims by the ADC that the APC and President Bola Tinubu were undermining its leadership structure.

The APC also criticized remarks attributed to former Senate President David Mark, describing them as propaganda and an attempt to shift blame over the ADC’s internal leadership crisis. According to the ruling party, the dispute arose from disagreements among stakeholders within the opposition party.

Addressing concerns raised by the ADC over the role of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the APC said the electoral body acted within the law by declining to recognize competing leadership claims pending the outcome of ongoing litigation at the Federal High Court.

The party argued that the Court of Appeal did not grant the injunctive relief sought by one faction of the ADC but only directed parties to show cause, making the appeal premature. It added that the jurisdiction issue raised at the appellate level should first be resolved at the trial court.

The APC further maintained that the leadership dispute and related court actions were internal matters within the ADC and could not be attributed to the President or the ruling party.

Despite the pending litigation and court directives to maintain the status quo, the ADC has insisted it will proceed with its planned congresses and national convention. The case remains before the Federal High Court for determination.