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A former National Vice Chairman (Northwest) of the All Progressives Congress, Salihu Lukman, has expressed concern that the ruling party is gradually moving away from its founding ideals of progressivism toward a structure that resembles centralised control.

Lukman, who spoke on Channels Television’s breakfast programme, The Morning Brief, on Friday, lamented that internal contests had been abandoned in favour of automatic adoptions.

While reflecting on his role in the formation of the APC, he expressed disappointment in the party’s current direction, claiming it had drifted from its founding ideals.

“The APC has moved from a party envisioned to be progressive to almost a monarchy.

“As it is now, the APC mantra is that there will be no internal contest in 2027 — the President is adopted. All their governors are adopted. Legislators are also adopted,” he added.

Lukman also said none of the political parties in Nigeria function as real parties in the classical sense.

According to him, political organisations that do not uphold their constitutions or hold regular internal meetings cannot be considered true parties.

“Any party whose elected representatives are not able is not a party in the classical sense,” he said.

The former APC National Vice Chairman (Northwest), however, revealed that negotiations for a new opposition alliance ahead of the 2027 elections were in their final stages.

He said discussions had been ongoing for over a year to establish a viable platform capable of challenging the current political status quo.

According to Lukman, the coalition aims to contest the 2027 general elections by either forming a new political party or transforming an existing one.

He said, “There is nothing stopping the coalition from coming to fruition.

“Even when the governors claimed, for instance, they were not part of the coalition, we responded clearly. Some of them, as you have seen, either have already moved to the APC or are on their way to move to the APC.

“So, clearly, they are doing the bidding of the APC and the ‘Asiwaju’ government. So, we are not bothered about that. We have the PDP bloc in the coalition and nothing is stopping the coalition.

“We are going through a painstaking process and very soon, we are going to come out and clarify all the details, in of how we are going to contest the 2027 elections and the leaders of the coalition; all those will be known.”

On the rationale behind the coalition effort, Lukman explained that the main crisis facing Nigeria’s democracy was the absence of genuine political parties.

He, however, noted that efforts are now focused on negotiating with an existing party to transform it structurally and ideologically.

He explained that conditions set by the coalition include a complete leadership overhaul, constitutional reforms, and a new internal culture where candidates emerge through transparent contests.

He stated that the coalition was not merely seeking to win power but to redefine Nigeria’s political landscape.

“We want to present to Nigerians a new reality that addresses all the frustrations. We want to ensure that internally, winners emerge through contests, and when people win elections, they are able to the party,” Lukman added.

https://punchng.com/apc-drifting-towards-monarchy-abandoning-progressive-ideals-ex-party-chief-lukman/

Nawa Nlfpmod.

Under the current, wicked Tinubu istration, we are no longer practicing democracy. There is no fight against corruption; instead, there is a wanton disregard for the rule of law and a flagrant disobedience of court orders. In fact, they selectively obey court rulings: if a decision favours them, they shout, “Obey the court order!” If it doesn’t, they simply ignore it and continue their defiance.

This is what happens when a drug lórd is elected into power

What do you expect from the party being led by corrupt and dubious people like Akpabio, Ganduje, Tinubu and so on. They believe they have Inec in their pocket and the masses are nothing. The party that singlehandedly gave out FCT to Wike because he rigged in their favour.
I was really surprised when someone was talking about Wike taking over as president when Tinubu finish his regime. Some people in our polity are totally out of reasoning. No wonder they are praising this government that have subject many to extreme hardship.

APC is a pure cult not party because they practice wickedness with great delight in all ramifications.

They never had any progressive ideals in the first place. Just bunch of self centered and greedy humans.

ogododo:


https://punchng.com/apc-drifting-towards-monarchy-abandoning-progressive-ideals-ex-party-chief-lukman/

2027 will be APC Vs Sane Nigerians

Sore loser.
The attention-seeking sore loser again.

You left because you lost out. Stop wailing like a sore loser all over the place.

Borrow2222:


2027 will be APC Vs Sane Nigerians

Nigerians vs IPOB

The article is peppered with several references to Mr Salihu's former position as National Vice Chairman of the APC in the North West.

But no where was it mentioned that the man was kicked out under Buhari or that he has been with Mr Rufai in the SDP.

Punch intentionall presented a narrative that leaves the unkowing reader to believe that Mr Salihu is still part of the APC.

He hasn't been for many years.

watch how APC e-rats ably led by hell-anus will drag dis honorable mallam online for being sympathetic towards d Igbo cause codedly!

it is APC vs Nigerians in 2022

Ask one APC er to mention just one, I mean only one good thing the masses have benefited from tinubu's government and see how they'll resort to insult and abuse. Very senseless sets of people. I don't believe in any political party but I believe in good leadership with vision.

The way APC boat will sink in 2027, Titanic will be under tone. APC is already in panic mode.

Only a mumu thinks Tinubu is a democrat
..
By the time he's done with all of you, you all will know u have all been used and dumped by a drug Cartel Lord.

It's never truly about serving the people. That's why we're not progressing as a nation. In Nigeria, politics has become far too profitable, and that's the root of all this dysfunction.

israelmao:
APC is a pure cult not party because hey practice wickedness with great delight in all ramifications.

Broom is significant with witches. Any deep Yoruba will tell us the meaning.

ogododo:


https://punchng.com/apc-drifting-towards-monarchy-abandoning-progressive-ideals-ex-party-chief-lukman/

It is no longer your business since you left the party!

APC never had either democracy OR ideals.

.... they never have any "progressive ideal", state capture & depopulation (capture INEC&Judiciary first, then all politicians) was the goal from the beginning !!

Na today?

APC is a satanic party

FreeSpirited:
Only a mumu thinks Tinubu is a democrat
..
By the time he's done with all of you, you all will know u have all been used and dumped by a drug Cartel Lord.

The major common article with barons.

Not according to Apcheat minions tho
Everything is fine😄😄😄

We as gbegirians are more concerned about our monthly APC stipend.

FreeSpirited:
Only a mumu thinks Tinubu is a democrat
..
By the time he's done with all of you, you all will know u have all been used and dumped by a drug Cartel Lord.

Dem do give una food to talk about. Tell me which Nigerian politicians that is a a democrat. This hypocrite is talking because things have fallen apart and people like you swallowed it without thinking.

iwaeda:

Broom is significant with witches. Any deep Yoruba will tell us the meaning.

dat expressly means APC is cult of witches & demons... and we have their active on NL here oo!

anytime helinues comment hia again, naxo I go spray him comment wit boiled holy water fes b4 quoting it!

it is APC vs Nigerians in 2027

Time will tell.

Nigerian voters determined the fate of Tinubu and other losers in 2023.

We will determine it again in 2027.

Eventually, APC will implode

Yes