The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has renewed its criticism of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, disputing their claims to strong pro-democracy credentials.
In a statement titled “Democracy Without Sacrifice: The Myth of Obi and Atiku,” the party argued that genuine democracy is upheld through sacrifice, consistency, respect for institutions, and loyalty to the will of the people—not what it described as selective outrage or politics of convenience.
The Lagos APC maintained that a review of Nigeria’s democratic history shows that neither Atiku nor Obi played a notable role in the struggle against military rule.
According to the party, both were largely absent during the era when pro-democracy activists endured detention, exile, and intimidation in defence of democratic ideals.
“They made no sacrifices, bore no scars, and took no risks in defence of democracy. Yet today, they seek to claim the moral authority earned by others who paid a far higher price,” the statement concluded.