‘It’s nothing to worry about’  -  Felix Morka downplays Oyo APC crisis

2026-03-26 - 07:23

The National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Felix Morka, has dismissed concerns over reported tensions within the party in Oyo State, saying the situation does not amount to a crisis. Morka, who spoke on ARISE NEWS on Wednesday, said the developments reflect routine political engagement among party members rather than any serious internal rift. “It’s not about crisis. It’s about people doing what they are supposed to do, which is take interest and assert themselves to those who are interested in running for offices. That’s what’s going on. It’s nothing to worry about; it’s normal banter at this point, nothing official yet,” he said. According to him, disagreements are expected in a party of APC’s size, particularly when multiple aspirants are jostling for positions. “We are the largest party in this country, and maybe on the continent. When you gather so many people together to pass through a narrow process of selection for those who govern the party, you are almost necessarily bound to have disagreements and competition,” he stated. Addressing the issue surrounding the N5.1 million reportedly paid by an aspirant, Fubara Dagogo, Morka maintained that the party follows clearly defined procedures and that payments are made voluntarily by participants who understand the rules. “No, we don’t ‘collect’. We publish information, guidelines, and rules that govern [the process], and we put an account number as we are required to do. Every individual who pays money chooses to pay. When they pay that money, they are presumed to already be fully aware and conscious of all the rules that apply,” he said. He added that the party remains open to addressing any concerns raised by its members, including issues related to payments. “But once they pay, these are party men that we respect. If there are issues that concern them, they are able to come to the party and have conversations. Whether it’s about refunding the money or something else, those are possibilities,” Morka noted. Speaking further, he said the forthcoming APC convention would serve as an opportunity for the party to demonstrate unity and present its direction to Nigerians. “Nigerians should expect a strong statement by the All Progressives Congress — really consolidating its structures as a political party and enacting its vision going forward,” he added.