The All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on opposition parties to stop blaming it for the provisions of the Electoral Act, stressing that the legislation is a product of Nigeria’s constitutional process and not a creation of any single political party. Speaking during an interview on ARISE TV on Wednesday, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, faulted what he described as a “flawed” narrative by opposition figures who consistently attribute elements of the Electoral Act to the ruling party.
Morka argued that such claims reflect a misunderstanding of how laws are made in a democratic system. According to him, the Electoral Act was enacted by the National Assembly of Nigeria, a constitutionally recognised body comprising elected representatives from various political parties, not just the APC. “The Electoral Act is a national document,” Morka said, maintaining that it binds all political actors equally, regardless of party affiliation.
He emphasised that the legislative arm of government operates independently of party structures, adding that conflating the actions of lawmakers with those of a political party undermines public understanding of democratic governance. He noted that members of the National Assembly, including those from opposition parties, participated in debates, committee work and voting processes that shaped the final version of the law.
As such, he said, responsibility for the Act cannot be assigned to one party alone. The APC spokesperson further stated that attempts to frame the Electoral Act as a partisan tool were misleading and politically convenient. He urged opposition parties to focus on engaging constructively within the framework of the law rather than casting blame. Morka reiterated that the democratic process requires adherence to established institutions and procedures, stressing that the same rules apply to all contestants in Nigeria’s electoral system.
The remarks come amid continued political debates over electoral reforms and the conduct of elections, with parties positioning themselves ahead of future polls.
