An All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Adamu Aliyu, has now reacted strongly to the growing movement of lawmakers leaving their parties for the ADC, describing the situation as a serious political challenge.
Speaking during an interview on Channels Television, Aliyu addressed the wave of defections involving at least 13 members of the House of Representatives and nine senators from different political parties.
According to him, the situation has intensified competition and forced political actors to rethink their strategies ahead of the next election cycle.
But it was his choice of words that has drawn the most attention.
Aliyu insisted that political rivalry is not one-sided and claimed that what is happening now is part of a larger political struggle between parties.
In a controversial remark, he said: “One day here, I said that we’d put sand inside their garri. That’s exactly what we’re doing.”
He explained that his statement reflects the reality of political competition, where parties respond to each other’s actions in equal measure.
According to him, the opposition should remain focused on its role instead of drawing members away from other parties, stressing that a strong opposition is important for democracy, but recent developments appear to be changing that balance.
He also argued that the movement of high-profile politicians into the ADC is not happening in isolation, suggesting that it is part of a wider political strategy by different camps.
Aliyu added that the APC is not sitting back while losing key members, emphasizing that political survival requires active response.
His comments have since sparked reactions across social media, with many Nigerians debating the tone and intensity of political language being used by leaders.
As the race toward 2027 continues to gather momentum, political observers say defections and heated statements like this are likely to become more frequent.
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