A political or a political ( two words ) describes one ( a ) thing having to do with governments, elections, or politics--
He made a political speech; it was covered in the press.
There will be a political rally in the park next week.
Apolitical or apolitical ( one word ) describes something or someone that has nothing to do with governments, elections, or politics--
He made an apolitical speech, mostly about the importance of education.
He is nearly completely apolitical; he never even votes.
Now that you know that, you can say--
"He is so apolitical that he couldn't even name a political candidate, and it's an election year."
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