ABUJA, Nigeria — The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, has declared that the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is headed for extinction, responding to recent comments by former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido suggesting that APC members — including Ganduje himself — would soon return to the PDP.
In a statement issued on Sunday, May 11, 2025, by Edwin Olofu, his chief press secretary, Ganduje dismissed Lamido’s claims as “baseless and illogical,” stating emphatically that he has no reason to return to what he described as a “failing opposition.”
“In fact, we will soon receive Sule Lamido because very soon he won’t have where to go. The PDP is dead,” Ganduje said.
The APC chairman attributed his party’s growing dominance to increasing public support and a wave of defections by prominent political figures nationwide.
He predicted that internal divisions within the PDP would lead to its total collapse before the end of 2025.
“It is evident to any discerning observer that under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the APC continues to gain momentum,” Ganduje said.
“With such overwhelming national support, the APC remains focused on consolidating its achievements and preparing for a resounding victory in the 2027 general elections.”
Ganduje also reiterated his commitment to leading what he described as the largest political party in Nigeria and sub-Saharan Africa, adding that the APC under his chairmanship is deepening internal democracy and prioritising sustainable governance.
He advised Lamido to direct his attention toward resolving internal crises within the PDP rather than speculating about APC’s future.
The exchange follows comments Ganduje made on Friday, in which he said there would be nothing inherently wrong with Nigeria becoming a one-party state if that were the will of the people.
“China is one of the strongest countries in the world, and it’s a one-party system,” he said.
“We are not saying we are working for a one-party system, but if that is the wish of Nigerians, we cannot quarrel with that.”
Ganduje’s remarks come at a time when the APC is seeing a steady influx of opposition politicians, including sitting governors, senators, and key PDP stakeholders, fuelling speculation about the country’s political pluralism.
