APC Slams ADC over Criticism of Buhari’s State Burial

APC Slams ADC over Criticism of Buhari’s State Burial

JOEL OLADELE, Abuja

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has strongly condemned the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for its remarks accusing the Bola Tinubu-led administration of exploiting the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari for political gain.

The ADC had, in a statement on Friday, July 18, 2025, faulted the state burial organized in honour of Buhari, describing it as a political spectacle.

Reacting on Saturday, APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, described the ADC’s position as “spooky, unconscionable,” and a reflection of its “duplicity and insensitivity.”

“The party’s criticism of the dignified state burial accorded the late President is as spooky as it is unconscionable,”

“Again, the ADC has showcased itself to be without any understanding of customary state practice, and lacking empathy and essential humanity. It has cut its own portrait as a party of mindless political dregs, a dump of Nigeria’s internally displaced politicians, ready to do or say anything in chase of attention but sinking itself deeper in quicksand of ignominy,” Morka said in the statement.

He questioned what the ADC expected the President to do in the face of a national loss.
“What would the ADC have had President Tinubu do? Deny the late President Buhari the honour of a befitting state burial? Withhold empathy and support for the bereaved former first family? As a party that can begrudge the dead, the ADC must surely disdain the living,” Morka queried.

The APC spokesperson said it was unacceptable for the ADC to politicize a solemn national moment, noting that its statement was issued during the official mourning period.

“The party’s reference to heartfelt gestures and activities of the government in honour of the late President as ‘exploitation’ is beyond the pale.
“It falls far outside the widest and wildest stretch of justifiable opposition politics. Clearly, the party and its villainous leaders have allowed their humanity to be corroded by desperation for inordinate and self-serving power,” Morka said.

He stressed that Buhari, who served Nigeria as a soldier, military Head of State, and two-term democratic President, deserved a dignified farewell, adding that his grieving family merited national empathy and support.

“President Bola Tinubu showed compassion and a deep sense of loss of a friend, close political associate and predecessor,” the statement added. “He demonstrated patriotism and leadership by overseeing and participating in honouring the late President who gave so much to our dear nation.”

Morka concluded by warning Nigerians to be wary of the ADC, which he described as “a band of political marauders prowling for power with nothing to offer Nigerians except peddling falsehood and vilifying a President who is hard at work for the transformation and progress of our nation.”