Let’s be clear: no political party is perfect, and the All Progressives Congress (APC) is no exception. But here’s where it gets controversial—Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, boldly claims the APC, despite its flaws, is still a better choice for Nigeria than the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). And this is the part most people miss: Keyamo isn’t sugarcoating the APC’s imperfections; he’s openly acknowledging them. In a recent post on X (formerly Twitter), Keyamo revisited a 2017 interview, emphasizing that his comments were taken out of context. He stated, ‘The APC may not be a party of saints—and let’s be honest, no party is—but it’s a significant improvement over where we came from.’ He even went as far as saying, ‘Anyone who claims their party is flawless is fooling themselves.’
Keyamo’s argument isn’t just about the APC’s past but its potential future. He believes the APC offers greater prospects for Nigeria compared to the PDP, which he criticizes for its previous leadership. ‘We can’t afford to return to the PDP era,’ he warned, highlighting the contrast between the two parties. Interestingly, he singled out President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the only major figure who never aligned with the PDP during its reign.
But here’s the controversial question: Is Keyamo’s comparison fair, or is he overlooking the APC’s own shortcomings? While he stresses that no party is without flaws, his unwavering support for the APC raises eyebrows. Could this be a strategic political stance, or is it a genuine belief in the APC’s superiority? And what does this say about the state of Nigerian politics as a whole? Let’s spark a debate—do you agree with Keyamo’s assessment, or do you think both parties are equally flawed? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
