The National Publicity Secretary of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Osa Director, has declared that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) faces an inevitable defeat in the 2027 general elections due to widespread economic hardship across the nation.

 

Speaking during an interview on *Symfoni TV*, Director argued that the APC-led administration has alienated millions of Nigerians through severe economic pressures, rising inflation, and deteriorating public infrastructure.

 

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### "Electricity Bills Now Exceed Annual Rent"

 

Highlighting the everyday struggles of ordinary citizens, Director listed soaring living expenses, unpredictable fuel pricing, and escalating utility costs as major drivers of public frustration.

 

> *"Sometimes I ask myself, what is going to be the political pathway for the APC with the level of poverty, where millions of people have been described as multi-dimensionally poor?*

> *"In Nigeria, when you wake up, you don’t know the price of petrol, where the electricity tariff has hit the roof to the extent that what people pay for electricity is more than what they pay yearly to rent a house. Where the infrastructural deficit is so manifest; a decay of infrastructure, even the Federal Capital Territory which is supposed to be a model."*

 

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### Challenge to INEC: "Live Above Board Like Caesar's Wife"

 

Despite forecasting widespread voter rejection of the ruling party, Director emphasized that the ultimate outcome of the 2027 polls rests entirely on the integrity of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

 

According to the NDC spokesman, a truly transparent electoral process would result in a massive loss for the APC:

 

* **Electoral Integrity:** Urged INEC to maintain absolute neutrality and conduct free, fair, and credible elections.

* **Bold Prediction:** Asserted that if the electoral umpire operates without bias, the APC will fail to secure victories in up to ten states across the federation.

 

> *"So who are the people that are going to vote for APC? I think our biggest challenge is the Independent National Electoral Commission. I’ll continue to say it, if INEC lives above board like Caesar’s wife, there is no way APC would win up to ten states in Nigeria."*