The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, has stated that the ruling party is under no obligation to assist or empower opposition parties.
Yilwatda made the remark during an interview on Trust TV, where he dismissed concerns that Nigeria is drifting toward a one-party system.
According to him, opposition parties are more focused on granting media interviews than engaging directly with the grassroots to build support.
He revealed that while critics dominate television discussions, he has been actively traveling across various states to mobilize support quietly and effectively.
“It is not our responsibility to help our opponents grow. I cannot feed my enemy, and it is not my duty to do so. They should work for it and take their message to the streets. That’s why I keep saying they spend too much time talking on television,” he said.
Yilwatda further explained that his activities are centered on direct engagement with people rather than public displays.
“Yesterday, I returned from Taraba. Tomorrow, I’ll be in Katsina. I’m not going there to receive a governor—I’m going for mobilization. I meet people, engage them, and have meaningful discussions. By Saturday, I’ll be in another state again, meeting with people and mobilizing behind the scenes,” he added.
He emphasized that much of the party’s strategic work is done away from public view, noting that what appears on television is merely the outcome, while the real groundwork happens off-camera.
Yilwatda’s comments come amid an increasing wave of governors defecting to the APC.
