{"id":26172,"date":"2026-03-12T15:09:22","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T15:09:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theblogonline.com\/?p=26172"},"modified":"2026-03-12T15:10:18","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T15:10:18","slug":"pdp-heading-for-political-oblivion-amid-leadership-crisis-lagos-apc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theblogonline.com\/?p=26172","title":{"rendered":"PDP Heading for Political Oblivion Amid Leadership Crisis &#8211; Lagos APC"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The <\/span><span class=\"s2\">All Progressives Congress<\/span><span class=\"s1\"> (APC) in Lagos State has declared that the <\/span><span class=\"s2\">Peoples Democratic Party<\/span><span class=\"s1\">(PDP) is gradually sliding into political irrelevance across Nigeria due to what it described as deep-rooted leadership crises and internal divisions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The Lagos APC made the assertion in a statement titled <\/span><span class=\"s3\">\u201cEndgame: PDP\u2019s Long Walk to Oblivion,\u201d<\/span><span class=\"s1\">signed by its Publicity Secretary, <\/span><span class=\"s2\">Seye Oladejo<\/span><span class=\"s1\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Oladejo said the PDP, once regarded as a formidable national platform, has become a shadow of its former self as a result of persistent leadership struggles, lack of ideological direction, and prolonged internal conflicts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">According to him, the party\u2019s current situation reflects the consequences of years of political arrogance and poor leadership culture, which he said have weakened its relevance in Nigeria\u2019s democratic space.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">He also criticised the party\u2019s years in power, describing the period as one marked by mismanagement, institutional decay, and economic distortions that, according to him, set the country back by several years.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Oladejo argued that rather than learning from past mistakes, the PDP has continued along what he called a troubling path of opportunism and disunity, resulting in an ongoing internal crisis that threatens the party\u2019s survival.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">\u201cThe unfolding crisis within the PDP is not accidental but the natural consequence of years of poor leadership and disregard for institutional discipline,\u201d he said, adding that the party now appears to be struggling to maintain relevance in Nigeria\u2019s political landscape.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The Lagos APC spokesman further stated that the PDP\u2019s presence in Lagos State has continued to diminish as residents remain supportive of the APC-led administration and its development-oriented policies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">He said the ruling party in the state would remain committed to people-centred governance, economic growth, improved infrastructure, and expanded opportunities for residents.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">While acknowledging the importance of a vibrant opposition in a democratic system, Oladejo said it was unfortunate that the PDP had failed to effectively play that role.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">He therefore urged the party to reflect on its current state, stressing that Nigeria\u2019s democracy deserves a more organised and purposeful opposition.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">According to him, the APC in Lagos will remain focused on strengthening democratic institutions and improving the quality of life for residents through progressive governance.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has declared that the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) is gradually sliding into political irrelevance across Nigeria due to what it 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