The African Action Congress (AAC) has declared itself the only true opposition party in Nigeria, following what it describes as the defection of yet another political figure to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

Adeyeye Olorunfemi, the National Publicity Secretary of the AAC, took to his social media platform to react to the reported defection of Ifeanyi Okowa, the former Delta State governor and vice-presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 elections.

According to Olorunfemi, Okowa joined the APC after being blackmailed with corruption charges by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), which he referred to as “Tinubu’s EFCC.”

In his post, Olorunfemi stated: “Okowa, Atiku’s VP has joined the APC after being blackmailed with corruption charges by Tinubu’s EFCC. AAC is the only opposition in Nigeria!”

Olorunfemi’s remarks come amid growing concerns over the erosion of opposition voices in Nigeria’s political space. He emphasized that the defection of key figures from the PDP, which was once regarded as the main opposition party, shows the party’s compromise and inability to withstand pressure from the ruling government.

Olorunfemi reiterated that the AAC remains committed to its foundational principles of justice, transparency, and revolutionary change, asserting that it is now the only party standing firm against the ruling elite.

He accused the political establishment of weaponizing state institutions like the EFCC to intimidate and absorb opposition politicians into the fold of the APC.