A former All Progressives Congress (APC) Deputy National Chairman (North) aspirant, Dr. Sunny Moniedafe, has declared that President Bola Tinubu’s administration is failing, warning that the ruling party may be heading for collapse due to internal crises and poor leadership.
Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Tuesday, Moniedafe criticised the state of affairs within the APC and expressed dissatisfaction with Tinubu’s performance two years into his presidency.
Moniedafe openly questioned the direction of the administration, stating: “I think we are heading for the rocks. And I’m sorry to say this – President Tinubu is not doing well.”
He also criticised the President’s approach to party politics, pointing to growing dissatisfaction among stakeholders, including former members of the All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP), who recently demanded that the vice-presidential ticket for 2027 remain within their bloc.
“I don’t blame them. They have a point. Everyone wants to protect their interest,” Moniedafe said.
APC still trapped by founding blocs – Moniedafe
The ex-chieftain condemned the enduring influence of the legacy blocs that formed the APC, the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), Congress for Progressive Change (CPC), and ANPP, insisting that the party should have moved past such divisions.
“We should have outgrown those things by now,” he lamented.
“When CPC came up with their own bloc, I made calls pleading to show the President that the ACN exists.”
Moniedafe accused APC stakeholders of failing to defend government policies, saying many lacked the understanding or the platform to engage.
“They do not even know what to talk about,” he noted, adding that the party was failing in its role to provide internal accountability.
He argued that Tinubu should have convened a forum of elders to act as the party’s conscience.
“Currently, people are still lucky to be there. But Tinubu didn’t call us because he knows we won’t support some of his actions,” Moniedafe added.
He expressed dismay over some of the administration’s policy decisions, including the controversial removal of fuel subsidies. He also questioned what he described as Tinubu’s early focus on a second term.
“I have never heard, seen, or read about someone looking for a second term from the first day he was sworn in,” Moniedafe said.
Moniedafe criticised the handling of political tensions in Rivers State, warning against federal interference.
“No elected president has the right to remove an elected governor. There is fire on the mountain,” he stated.
The former APC leader said he was “tired of keeping quiet” and hinted at leaving the party if things do not improve.
“Don’t be shocked hearing from me,” he warned, while also expressing dissatisfaction with the recent appointment of the APC National Chairman.
Despite his criticisms, Moniedafe concluded by wishing the new party leadership success.
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