Oyegun slips, mentions APC at ADC convention, sparks laughter

A former national chairman of the All Progressives Congress, John Odigie-Oyegun, on Tuesday drew laughter from delegates at the national convention of the African Democratic Congress in Abuja after he mistakenly referred to his former party while addressing attendees.

Oyegun, who defected from the APC to the ADC in 2025, had just started his speech when he exclaimed “APC” before quickly correcting himself to “ADC”, sparking amusement throughout the hall.

Realizing his mistake, the former Edo State governor paused and asked, “No, no, did I just say APC?”, a remark which further added to the light-hearted atmosphere of the event.

Reacting, former Kogi West senator, Dino Melaye, jokingly told Oyegun to “seek refuge from the devil”, sparking more laughter among the party faithful.
Oyegun, in response, said he would need a strong “purgative” to get rid of what he described as lingering APC reflexes, underscoring the humor surrounding the moment.

The incident, captured in a now-viral video, quickly gained traction on social media, attracting thousands of views within hours of the convention.

Despite the gaffe, Oyegun used the platform to reiterate the ADC’s readiness to challenge the ruling party in the next general elections.

He said the party is positioning itself to take power at the federal level in 2027.
“We are ready for this fight. We are ready to take control of Aso Rock, and it won’t be business as usual,” he said.

The ADC chief also dismissed criticism of his past role in the APC, insisting that the opposition party has assembled a credible leadership capable of steering Nigeria in a new direction.

Oyegun, who led the APC between 2014 and 2018 and played a key role in its formation, has since emerged as a leading figure within the ADC, contributing to the party’s strategic activities, including the development of its manifesto.

His remarks at the convention come amid growing political realignments ahead of the 2027 elections, with opposition parties stepping up efforts to challenge President Bola Tinubu and the ruling APC.

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