Nollywood actor and politician Kenneth Okonkwo has claimed that the All Progressives Congress (APC) is already imploding and that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) will emerge as Nigeria’s next ruling party.
Speaking on Arise Television’s Morning Show on Monday, October 27, 2025, Okonkwo accused the APC of using intimidation and state power to destabilize opposition parties ahead of the 2027 general elections.
“ADC is on fire. The only thing is that we have an APC that is using every method to intimidate and scatter the plans of the opposition,” he said.
The former Labour Party national officer alleged that ADC meetings in Kaduna, Lagos, and Ekiti States had been violently disrupted by thugs reportedly acting with the backing or protection of security operatives.
Okonkwo described the incidents as part of a wider strategy by the ruling party to suppress dissent and weaken opposition movements across the country.
“There have been repeated attacks on our meetings across states. It is unfortunate that security agencies, who should protect all political actors equally, are being used to frustrate the opposition,” he lamented.
The actor-turned-politician maintained that despite these challenges, the ADC remains united and determined to offer Nigerians a credible alternative in 2027, insisting that “the APC is already collapsing from within.”
Okonkwo criticized what he described as the manipulation of state institutions to favor the All Progressives Congress (APC), saying such actions directly violate the Electoral Act, which guarantees fairness and equal protection for all political parties.
“The APC is using every arm of government to frustrate others. It’s against the provisions of the Electoral Act that every political party should enjoy equal protection,” he said.
The former Labour Party spokesman argued that the ruling party’s reliance on intimidation and suppression shows desperation and fear ahead of the 2027 elections.
Despite the alleged harassment, Okonkwo maintained confidence in the African Democratic Congress (ADC), expressing strong belief that the party is positioned to take over power from the APC.
“ADC is going to form the next government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. We are strategizing, and we are going to beat this APC,” he declared.
He further stated that the APC is already collapsing internally, describing its recent wave of endorsements as “an amalgamation of sycophants.”
Okonkwo urged Nigerians to stay hopeful and support political movements that stand for transparency, justice, and genuine democratic reform, emphasizing that the country’s future depends on citizens choosing integrity over intimidation.
