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Prof. Udenta’s Political Overreach: A Misguided Commentary on APC’s Unity & Leadership.

OPINION ANALYSIS

Udenta’s Speculations and the Limits of Political Commentary: A Reality Check on APC Unity and PDP’s Internal Reconciliation

By Princess Gloria Adebajo-Fraser MFR.

 Headlinenews.News Political Desk

July 2, 2025


In a recent interview on Channels Television, Professor Udenta Udenta, a founding member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and current strategist within the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), offered commentary on the internal crisis within the PDP and broader electoral alignments ahead of the 2027 general elections. While his contributions on the PDP’s objective for internal reconciliation—particularly with estranged South East figures such as National Secretary Senator Samuel Anyanwu—may be within his political purview, his speculative remarks regarding the All Progressives Congress (APC), including the resignation of Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje and suggestions about Vice President Kashim Shettima’s position, require critical scrutiny.

Political analysis is vital in any democracy. However, when commentary crosses into informed mischief, unverified claims, and outsider speculation on internal matters, it becomes necessary to set the record straight.

The Limits of Prof. Udenta’s Commentary

While Prof. Udenta holds a respected academic background and remains a seasoned political voice within opposition circles, his repeated interjections into APC’s internal processes appear less rooted in facts and more in desire for political relevance. His claims—suggesting friction between President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Shettima, or portraying Ganduje’s resignation as part of a deeper internal crisis—are not only unsubstantiated but reckless.

Does Udenta have access to personal medical records of Dr. Ganguje which have not been made public to justify his statement? 

The APC has been clear: Ganduje’s resignation was a voluntary decision based on health grounds, made in consultation with key party stakeholders. The party continues to operate with structural coherence, forward momentum, and alignment behind President Tinubu’s reformist agenda. Ganduje presently holds a major appointment as Chairman of FAAN and still serves in an advisory capacity as a Leader of the party to ensure victory by 2027.

Those who are not seated at the APC table should not serve themselves its menu,” said a senior APC strategist off the record. “Udenta is commenting from the fence while pretending to know what’s being cooked in the kitchen.”

Shettima: A Vice President Firmly in Command

Perhaps the most irresponsible innuendo made by Prof. Udenta was the veiled suggestion that Vice President Kashim Shettima may be replaced in 2027 due to internal scheming within the APC. This assertion, made without citing any party official, caucus decision, or verifiable policy shift, serves only to fan the embers of disunity where none exist.

Vice President Shettima remains an integral part of the Tinubu administration, leading key economic diplomacy initiatives and representing Nigeria in multilateral forums, including the World Economic Forum and the African Development Bank summits. His portfolio has expanded with the confidence of President Tinubu, not contracted.

Speculative analysis like Udenta’s undermines institutional stability and risks delegitimizing democratic offices through the lens of political gossip.

PDP and the Mirror of Contradiction

It is also ironic that a figure from a party battling its own legitimacy crisis—from prolonged leadership tussles, regional alienation, and post-2023 identity confusion, to another adopted party which is now the target of antigovernment coalition imposition with geriatrics —would choose to lecture the APC on internal cohesion. The PDP, still fragmented over the fallout from the 2023 Atiku-Obi faceoff, and struggling to reconcile Southern and Northern blocs, the ADC now faced with internal conflict by encroachers appointing a National Secretary without the consitutional process, must first resolve its crisis of confidence before analyzing a ruling party’s cohesion.

Prof. Udenta’s call for an expanded PDP national caucus to reconcile with South East stakeholders is welcome. Yet, one must ask: Was that not the very conversation PDP refused to have before the last election when zoning was jettisoned, and key regions marginalized?

“You cannot lead reconciliation in your house while throwing stones at your neighbor’s roof,” commented political analyst Dr. Simisola Adeyemi.

Historical Context: APC’s Resilience

Since its formation in 2013, the APC has weathered internal disagreements with strategic maturity—surviving the Saraki Senate revolt, the Oyegun-Oshiomhole transition, and the pre-2023 primary frictions. Each time, the party has emerged with clearer structures and stronger resolve. The recent resignation of Dr. Ganduje follows a constitutional path with the party’s NEC already working on leadership transitions as required.

There is no precedent of the APC abandoning its Vice President post mid-term. Even during high-tension periods under Buhari-Osinbajo, party discipline and institutional decorum prevailed.

Conclusion: A Call for Responsibility in Public Discourse

Prof. Udenta is entitled to his opinions on PDP’s reconstruction, but when he ventures into APC affairs with rumor-driven narratives, he departs from responsible commentary into the realm of calculated distraction.

This is not the time to speculate but to build. Nigeria needs thoughtful voices, not attention-seeking provocateurs. While opposition is necessary, credibility is even more essential. The APC remains focused on delivering reforms, boosting food security, stabilizing the economy, providing a safety net for the people, dividends of democracy and preparing for the future—with unity at its core.

As 2027 approaches, the opposition should focus on rebuilding trust within its own house rather than crafting conspiracy theories about another’s.

Notable Quotes

“A nation that continually recycles its failures will never realize its future.”

— Kofi Annan, Former UN Secretary-General

The youth are not the leaders of tomorrow. They are the stakeholders of today.”

— Amina J. Mohammed, UN Deputy Secretary-General

Progress is not possible when those who caused the problems insist on leading the solutions.”

— Dr. Mo Ibrahim, Founder, Mo Ibrahim Foundation

Elder statesmen should mentor, not manipulate. Their legacy depends on how gracefully they exit.”

— Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General, World Trade Organization

Nigeria’s future cannot be forged by those who repeatedly failed its past. It’s time for generational transition, not political repetition.”

— Dr. G. Fraser, MFR, Governance & Perception Management Consultant

 

One fact many overlook is the APC’s conflict reconciliation mechanism, guided by the political sagacity of Bola Ahmed Tinubu. His deep understanding of political undercurrents and strategic foresight make him a true doyen of Nigerian politics. Tinubu remains the stabilizing force within the APC—his critics simply cannot match his political intelligence or mastery of party dynamics.”

Princess Gloria Adebajo-Fraser MFR. 

Former Presidential Aide, Governance Strategist & Consultant.

 

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Prepared by the Editorial Analysis Unit

COMMENTARY

Stay in Your Lane, Professor: Udenta’s Unsolicited Commentary on APC Falls Flat”

Quote:

One of the great mistakes is to judge policies and programs by their intentions rather than their results.”

Milton Friedman, Nobel Laureate Economist

Comment:

Prof. Udenta’s speculative foray into APC affairs serves more to stir the political waters than to enlighten them. He should focus on reconciling his fractured PDP before diagnosing imaginary implosions in the ruling party. – HN

Speculation Masquerading as Insight: Why Udenta’s APC Commentary Lacks Credibility”

Quote:

“You cannot lead reconciliation in your house while throwing stones at your neighbor’s roof.”

— Dr. Simisola Adeyemi, Political Analyst

Excerpt:

It is ironic that while the PDP wrestles with its own internal divisions and regional alienation, Udenta finds comfort in painting a false picture of APC disunity. The Vice President’s position is secure; APC remains united. – HN

“The Limits of Commentary: Udenta’s Attempt to Rewrite APC’s Stability Narrative”

Quote:

“A professor should know the difference between political intelligence and political mischief.”

— Dr. G. Fraser, MFR, National Patriots

Comment:

When opinion becomes propaganda, credibility is lost. Udenta’s interpretation of Ganduje’s resignation and VP Shettima’s future is untethered from any verified fact. APC’s leadership transitions follow structure, not speculation. – HN

APC is Not Your Subject, Professor: A Rebuttal to Udenta’s Misleading Interview

Quote:

“You don’t have to attend every argument you’re invited to.”

— Dr. Maya Angelou

Excerpt:

While Udenta is free to comment on PDP matters, venturing into the affairs of the APC with baseless claims is both irresponsible and inflammatory. The ruling party’s cohesion isn’t his to assess from the sidelines. – HN

From Lecture Halls to Gossip Columns: Udenta’s Off-Course Political Posturing”

Quote:

Speculation is a trap for the insecure mind.”

W.E.B. Du Bois

Comment:

Attempting to infer political instability where none exists reveals more about Prof. Udenta’s need for relevance than the reality of APC’s operations. Realignment talks, if any, would come from those within—not from envious observers. – HN

False Alarms and Wishful Thinking: Dissecting Prof. Udenta’s Distraction Politics

Quote:

“In politics, timing is everything—but so is silence when you don’t know the facts.”

— Amina J. Mohammed, UN Deputy Secretary-General

Excerpt:

The PDP may be convening an expanded caucus to resolve its South-East crisis, but Udenta’s attempt to stir a similar narrative in APC is both presumptuous and unproductive. APC’s internal dynamics remain steady, strategic, and far from crisis.- HN

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