“2027: ADC One-Term Prophecy Laughable” — APC Fires Back

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has slammed the African Democratic Congress (ADC)’s prophecy that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will serve only one term. APC described the prediction as “laughable,” “wishful thinking,” and grounded in political fantasy rather than reality. (OsunDefender)

🔍 What APC Is Saying

• The spokesperson for Lagos APC, Seye Oladejo, criticized ADC’s prediction, calling it an “idle talk” from a party that has never held power at the federal level and lacks credible national influence. (OsunDefender)

• Oladejo asserted that President Tinubu’s administration is making solid progress: laying “solid foundations … for lasting transformation,” with people-oriented policies that APC claims lesser governments have shied away from. (Tribune Online)

• He urged Nigerians to ignore what he called the “distractions of political lightweights” and to stay focused on supporting Tinubu’s leadership. According to APC, recent by-election victories are proof that the electorate still trusts the party. (Tribune Online)

⚠ What ADC’s Prophecy Entails

• Earlier, ADC had predicted that Tinubu would leave office after a single term, citing criticisms of his governance, performance, and rising frustrations among Nigerians. (OsunDefender)

• ADC’s Publicity Secretary Bolaji Abdullahi has used sharp language to criticize what the party sees as APC’s distractions: high inflation, insecurity, economic hardship, and what ADC claims is poor performance. (OsunDefender)

🧐 Why This Exchange Matters

• This disagreement is more than rhetoric; it reflects key themes in Nigerian politics ahead of the 2027 election: performance vs promises, the legitimacy of incumbency, opposition strength, and public perception.

• By rejecting the one-term prophecy, APC is attempting to maintain confidence among its base and present Tinubu as a durable leader with momentum. Conversely, ADC is using prophecy/prediction as a strategy to galvanize support by pointing out perceived failures.

• Public reaction to this kind of political forecast can shape voter expectations. If ADC’s message resonates, APC might face increased pressure to deliver tangible improvements before 2027. If APC successfully counters the narrative, it could reinforce its position.

✅ Conclusion

APC’s dismissal of ADC’s prophecy as “laughable” signifies the seriousness with which the ruling party views opposition predictions. Whether the prophecy is empty talk or a serious threat depends largely on Tinubu’s upcoming performance and how well the opposition can tie government actions to public dissatisfaction. Either way, 2027 is shaping up to be a highly contested contest — and these exchanges are part of setting the stage.