The All Progressives Congress (APC) criticises opposition presidential candidates Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso, accusing them of “grandstanding” and of contributing to Nigeria’s current problems. APC’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, makes the remarks during an interview on TVC’s “Beyond The Headlines,” arguing that their political messaging does not match their record of governance.
Morka says Kwankwaso remains part of the political establishment tied to the country’s longstanding challenges. He also describes Atiku and Obi as “frontline contributors,” saying their claims of offering a “new direction” amount to political theatrics. In his view, Nigerians have witnessed misgovernance across different periods, including both military and democratic rule, and are not persuaded by slogans or buzzwords.
Across the outlets, the coverage focuses on the same APC statement and its central thrust: the party attacks the opposition’s perceived style of campaigning and argues that the candidates’ past involvement in power has shaped Nigeria’s difficulties. No other perspective or response from the opposition candidates is included in the provided reports.
