APC Rejects Opposition Coalition, Calls Ibadan Summit a Ruse

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed the opposition coalition formed during the Ibadan summit, calling it a "ruse." APC scribe Basiru criticized the summit, which reportedly included representatives from ten political parties, as inconsequential and characterized it as a gathering of disgruntled politicians lacking legitimacy. He argued that the meeting lacked a legal structure and insisted that political parties cannot convene without the approval of their leadership.

Basiru pointed out ongoing leadership disputes within major opposition parties, including the People's Democratic Party, questioning the legitimacy of their participation in the summit. He described the coalition's plans as contradictory and noted previous warnings regarding the weaknesses of such alliances.

Basiru expressed confidence that the opposition would struggle to maintain unity and criticized remarks made by Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, referring to them as irresponsible. He urged opposition figures to focus on presenting viable alternatives rather than forming ineffective alliances.