Kenneth Okonkwo APC Propaganda Claim alleges the APC used messaging campaigns to defeat Goodluck Jonathan in the 2015 election
Chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Kenneth Okonkwo, has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of relying on propaganda during its campaign that brought the party to power in 2015, arguing that former President Goodluck Jonathan was unfairly targeted during the election period.
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Okonkwo made the remarks in a post shared on X, where he criticised what he described as the APC’s use of political messaging and public criticism to gain electoral advantage.
The Kenneth Okonkwo APC Propaganda Claim centred on the 2015 presidential election, when Jonathan of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lost to APC candidate Muhammadu Buhari, ending the PDP’s 16-year hold on the presidency.
According to Okonkwo, Jonathan was pushed out of office through sustained attacks and negative public perception rather than a balanced assessment of his administration.
“The All Progressives Congress (APC) is a party that spreads propaganda. It gained power in 2015 through propaganda,” Okonkwo wrote.
He specifically mentioned former Minister of Information Lai Mohammed, who was a prominent figure in the opposition’s communication strategy before the 2015 election, alleging that the campaign focused heavily on criticisms of Jonathan’s leadership.
Okonkwo said Jonathan faced accusations relating to insecurity, corruption and economic management, particularly over the Boko Haram insurgency in the North-East and the removal of fuel subsidy.
He also praised Jonathan’s conduct after the election, highlighting the former president’s decision to concede defeat and facilitate a peaceful transfer of power.
“No politician’s ambition is worth the blood of any Nigerian,” Okonkwo quoted Jonathan as saying.
Jonathan conceded the 2015 election to Buhari before the official declaration of final results, a move that was widely recognised by local and international observers as a significant moment in Nigeria’s democratic history.
The remarks come as political parties begin positioning themselves ahead of future elections, with opposition groups continuing to debate strategies for challenging the APC’s national influence.
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Okonkwo, a former spokesperson for the Labour Party presidential campaign during the 2023 election, has since aligned with the ADC, which is among political movements seeking to expand its influence ahead of the 2027 cycle.
