Crisis Within Opposition Parties Self Inflicted – Sen. Oshiomole

By Ayodele Oni 

A former national chairman of the All Progressives Congress, (APC) Adams Oshiomhole, has observed that internal crisis within opposition parties are self-inflicted rather than caused by the ruling party.

Oshiomhole made this known during a nationwide media interaction organised by the APC, where he emphasised that it is not the responsibility of the ruling party to intervene in or resolve disputes within opposition groups. 

Senator Oshiomole argued that it would be illogical for any political party to establish structures aimed at monitoring or managing the internal affairs of rival parties.

He maintained that each political organisation must take full responsibility for addressing its own challenges, stressing that accountability cannot be outsourced.

Oshiomhole further clarified that while the APC may occasionally offer advice, it cannot assume the role of settling disputes for opposition parties. 

He reiterated that such obligations rest squarely on the leadership of the affected parties, adding that expecting otherwise is unrealistic.

He also addressed concerns surrounding funding, rejecting claims that opposition parties are disadvantaged due to limited financial resources compared to the APC.

According to him, access to funding is not exclusive to the ruling party, and financial constraints should not be used as justification for internal disarray.