War of Words: APC Punches Back as 2027 Shadowboxing Intensifies
Byline: IDNN National Politics Desk
Abuja — The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has gone full offensive against opposition figure Atiku Abubakar and estranged party leaders Rotimi Amaechi and Nasir El-Rufai, accusing them of bitterness, self-promotion, and sabotage as Nigeria’s 2027 election drama begins to unfold.
APC’s Director of Publicity, Bala Ibrahim, issued a searing statement on Tuesday, saying:
“These men are not patriots. They are disgruntled job seekers who have lost political value and now seek attention through attacks on the Tinubu administration.”
Why Now? A Chorus of Criticism from Former Powerbrokers
The APC’s tirade follows a growing pattern of public disapproval from:
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Atiku Abubakar, PDP’s 2023 presidential candidate, who recently slammed Tinubu’s economic reforms
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Rotimi Amaechi, former Minister of Transport, who accused APC of “abandoning internal democracy”
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Nasir El-Rufai, ex-Kaduna governor, who warned that Nigeria is drifting “without ideological clarity”
But the APC says these attacks are not driven by patriotism — they’re tantrums from sidelined politicians.
“What did they do when they held power? Atiku ran the economy into chaos. Amaechi couldn’t win his ward. El-Rufai left Kaduna bleeding. Let’s not be fooled,” Bala Ibrahim said.
APC: “We’re Fixing What They Broke”
According to the party, President Bola Tinubu inherited a deeply damaged system — worsened by years of inaction and mismanagement from many of the same men now offering criticism.
“Instead of joining hands to build, they’re setting fires from the outside,” the APC spokesman added.
The statement suggested that El-Rufai is sulking over his failed ministerial clearance, Amaechi is still bitter from his 2023 presidential loss, and Atiku is already fishing for another run.
2027 Power Play Is Underway — Early, Fierce, and Personal
Political insiders say the APC’s sharp response signals the start of 2027 hostilities, especially with multiple factions jostling for early positioning.
While the PDP has yet to officially announce its next presidential plan, Atiku’s frequent public statements suggest he’s still a player. El-Rufai’s rumored movement to a new political platform — or quiet talks with opposition leaders — is adding fuel.
IDNN POWER PLAY ANALYSIS
The 2027 Election Cycle Has Already Started — And It’s Going to Be Vicious
👉 What This Signals:
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The Tinubu camp won’t be playing defence — it’s going offensive, early
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Key 2023 players are now trying to rebuild relevance or rewrite legacies
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The media space is already being used as a battleground
👉 Who Stands Where?
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Atiku — shadow campaign mode
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Amaechi — politically isolated but still fiery
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El-Rufai — unpredictable, ideological, and possibly prepping a pivot
🗣️ Bottom Line: This isn’t about 2025. It’s about 2027. And Nigeria’s political volcano is already rumbling.
