The Nationwide Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has rejected claims by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) that the ruling occasion is coercing Nigerian civil servants to affix its ranks.
He described the opposition as weak and insisted that the APC stay far stronger in affect and capability.
Talking on Tuesday throughout an interview, Yilwatda downplayed the political relevance of the ADC and a few of its outstanding figures, together with former Senate President David Mark.
He additionally pointed to ongoing defections by opposition governors as proof of the APC’s rising enchantment.
Responding on to allegations of forcing civil servants to affix the occasion, Yilwatda stated, “We have by no means requested anyone, we have now by no means appealed to any civil servant.
“No one has compelled any civil servant in a letter, verbal deliver one video to that impact and I’ll apologise.”
He recommended that the accusations could also be a projection by the opposition, highlighting the APC’s numerical energy.
“ADC will not be a match in any respect (for the APC). For each one particular person they’ve, we have now 5, six of them,” he acknowledged.
Yilwatda additional dismissed claims that the ruling occasion is unsettled by an opposition coalition that includes former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, ex-Speaker Aminu Tambuwal, former Anambra State governor and 2023 Labour Celebration presidential candidate Peter Obi, and former Osun State governor Rauf Aregbesola.
He emphasised that the APC is neither threatened nor determined, asserting that its dominance relies on voluntary help fairly than coercion or intimidation.