The Grassroots Mobilization Network (GMN), a pressure group within the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has called on Nigerians to reject the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections, describing the ruling party’s inability to successfully compile its campaign council list as a reflection of its capacity to govern the country.
The group’s reaction followed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s decision to dissolve the APC Presidential Campaign Council announced at the weekend and order the compilation of a fresh list.
In a statement, the GMN mocked the President and the APC over what it described as the party’s failure to handle what should ordinarily be a straightforward organisational responsibility.
“We are not surprised that the APC failed at a simple task of bringing together those who would be responsible for its campaign ahead of the 2027 general elections,” the group said.
The GMN also alleged that the dissolved list contained individuals facing serious corruption allegations and cases before the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), arguing that their inclusion raised questions about the administration’s commitment to fighting corruption.
According to the group, “A party that muddles its membership and cannot even successfully put together its campaign council can certainly not deliver on the task of governance.
“This is a clear reflection of the failure of the APC in virtually every facet of governance, particularly since 2023.
“The inclusion of individuals facing serious corruption allegations and EFCC cases further demonstrates that the President is not genuinely committed to fighting corruption.
“Nigerians should therefore look beyond the promises and propaganda of the APC and reject the party at the polls.
” A party that cannot organise itself cannot be trusted to effectively organise and govern a nation.”
The group urged Nigerians to use the 2027 elections to demand accountability, competence and a government that would prioritise the interests of citizens.