The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticised former Vice President Atiku Abubakar for his recent decision to join the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing it as another sign of political inconsistency.

In a statement issued on Wednesday, the party’s spokesperson, Mogaji Seye Oladejo, questioned Atiku’s continued search for political platforms, saying his defection at the age of 80 reflects “chronic restlessness” and a “pattern of party-hopping” that has defined his political career.

Atiku, who has contested for the nation’s top office multiple times under different political parties, formally picked up an ADC membership card last week, a development that has sparked reactions across the political landscape.

Oladejo alleged that Atiku’s latest move was not driven by strategy but by “political survival,” adding that the former Vice President has moved through several political parties—including the PDP, AC, APC and PDP again—before arriving at the ADC.

According to him, Atiku’s frequent defections raise questions about his political direction and commitment. He further accused the former Vice President of contributing to instability within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), noting that his exit has left the party divided.

The Lagos APC spokesman argued that Nigeria has “moved on” under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, whom he credited with implementing reforms to stabilise the economy and restore investor confidence.

He said Atiku’s continued pursuit of the presidency amounts to “political disruption” rather than viable ambition.

Oladejo maintained that Nigerians have repeatedly rejected Atiku at the polls and urged the former Vice President to retire from active politics.

“Atiku’s decision to pick up an ADC membership card at 80 is the perfect climax to a political career defined by ceaseless desperation, chronic restlessness, and an incurable addiction to party-hopping.

“While President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is rebuilding the economy, restoring investor confidence, reshaping national security architecture, and opening new frontiers of development, Atiku is busy collecting membership cards like souvenirs.

“Leadership is not a retirement hobby. Nigeria is not a consolation prize for serial losers. The presidency is not a raffle draw. Atiku’s political relevance expired before some of today’s voters were even born.

“Atiku’s latest jump into ADC is not strategy – it is survival. It is not reinvention – it is expiration disguised as relevance. It is not courage – it is panic. Here is a man who split the PDP into pieces, fought governors, disrespected party elders, weaponised internal chaos, and plunged the party into the worst existential crisis of its life – only to now run away like a burglar leaving a ransacked house.”