Lagos APC Dismisses ADC Exclusion Concerns Stating Heaven Will Not Fall Over Non-Compliance

Lagos APC spokesman Seye Oladejo insists "heaven will not fall" if the ADC is excluded from 2027 polls due to its own failure to comply with INEC rules.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 7, 2026, 7:14 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from LEADERSHIP

The Enforcement of Statutory Electoral Compliance

The All Progressives Congress in Lagos State has issued a firm rebuttal to recent allegations of political victimization raised by a faction of the African Democratic Congress. In a formal statement released on Tuesday, the ruling party maintained that the democratic process is governed by strict institutional procedures rather than sentiment or alarmist propaganda. Spokesman Seye Oladejo asserted that compliance with the directives of the Independent National Electoral Commission is a mandatory requirement for all political entities, regardless of their size or history.

Historical Precedents of Party Exclusion

To illustrate the impartiality of electoral laws, Oladejo cited previous instances where the APC itself faced significant judicial and administrative setbacks. He referenced the 2019 general elections in Zamfara State, where the Supreme Court nullified the party’s victories due to invalid primaries. Similarly, he noted that internal disputes led to the party’s total exclusion from the ballot in Rivers State during the same cycle. According to the spokesman, these examples prove that no political organization is above the legal frameworks established to safeguard the integrity of the vote.

Critique of Internal Factionalism and Discipline

The APC attributed the current predicament of the opposition to what it described as self-inflicted wounds characterized by factionalism and procedural recklessness. Oladejo characterized the ADC as being in a state of indiscipline, arguing that its leadership has proven incapable of managing basic organizational requirements. He suggested that the attempt to cast the ruling party as a scapegoat for these internal failures is a disingenuous strategy intended to deflect from a lack of cohesion and respect for due process.