ADC’s 2027 Victory Dream: When Political Delusion Becomes a Strategy
The attention of the Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been drawn to the laughable claim by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) that it is setting its sights on victory in the 2027 general elections, boasting that “failure is not an option.”
For a party that has been practically invisible on Nigeria’s political radar, such a statement can only be described as a tragicomic display of self-deception. The ADC’s declaration sounds more like a comedy skit than a political strategy. Nigerians can barely recall its existence, let alone its relevance. The last time the ADC made any national impact was when a few disenchanted politicians briefly used it as a temporary shelter before returning to their real homes.
The truth is simple – a party without structure, followership, or a recognizable ideology has no business speaking about winning elections. The ADC’s boast of 2027 victory is akin to a political mirage: the closer they think they are to power, the farther it moves away. If empty press statements and wishful thinking could win elections, perhaps the ADC would stand a chance. Unfortunately, democracy rewards substance, not self-praise.
There is absolutely nothing on ground politically anywhere in the country to warrant the ADC’s pitiable adventure in self-deceit. It is so convenient for the party to forget that just a few days ago, it was publicly begging its nomadic members for loyalty, fidelity, and commitment – a clear admission of its internal disarray and lack of cohesion. A party in perpetual crisis over membership discipline and identity cannot possibly be setting its sights on national victory. The ADC is, without question, the political joke of the coming national elections.
Nigerians are not in the mood for political jokes. They have seen the difference between a governing party with vision and competence, and the collection of directionless groups that only emerge during election seasons to trade in fantasies. Under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Nigeria is experiencing a steady reawakening – from infrastructure expansion to economic stabilization and renewed investor confidence. These are tangible achievements, not mere slogans.
Rather than embarrassing itself with childish proclamations of 2027 victory, the ADC should face the reality of its perpetual irrelevance. A party that cannot win a polling unit should not delude itself about winning the presidency. Political seriousness requires more than press conferences and wishful thinking; it requires vision, structure, and capacity – three things the ADC has never possessed.
At this point, the ADC’s bravado only amuses the public and confirms that the political silly season has truly begun. We wish them well in their fantasy world, but the real Nigeria will continue to march forward under the capable leadership of the APC – the only party with the pedigree, performance, and people’s mandate to lead.
The ADC should wake up – politics is serious business, not a circus show.
Hon. (Mogaji) Seye Oladejo
Lagos APC Spokesman
07/10/25.
