The National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Felix Morka, has criticised Peter Obi, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, and other opposition figures over what he described as frequent and inconsistent party defections.
Morka made the remarks on Monday during an appearance on The Morning Brief on Channels Television, where he reacted to the recent move by Obi and Kwankwaso to leave the African Democratic Congress and join the Nigeria Democratic Congress.
Both politicians had cited ongoing legal disputes within the ADC—allegedly influenced by the ruling party—as their reason for exiting the platform. However, Morka rejected the claims, insisting that the APC had no involvement in opposition crises.
“The narrative has been that the APC is responsible for all the problems and chaos in opposition parties. Are we now suggesting that what happened in the past 48 hours was also orchestrated by the APC? Some might even claim that the APC forced Peter Obi and Kwankwaso to leave the ADC and join another party.
“These individuals are not taking things seriously, and it is difficult to see how anyone can take them seriously. They claim to oppose the status quo and should be focused on presenting an alternative vision for governance. Instead, they are busy moving from one platform to another, searching for a cheap or convenient route to secure presidential tickets.
“They appear to have a pattern, almost instinctive, of constantly shifting positions.”
He further argued that Obi, in particular, had previously criticised politicians who defect for political advantage but is now engaging in similar behaviour, which he described as “nomadic movement.”
According to Morka, such actions raise questions about consistency and stability, qualities he said are essential for anyone seeking the presidency.
He maintained that the APC has no reason to interfere in the affairs of opposition parties, describing the internal issues within the ADC as self-inflicted.
Morka characterised the party as a “self-made grenade,” suggesting it was bound to face internal conflict due to competing interests among its members.
He also insisted that Nigeria is making progress, countering claims by opposition figures who have criticised the current administration.
