Is Nigeria Becoming a One-Party State?
I am concerned that Nigeria is showing unmistakable signs of becoming a one-party state. Many governors and lawmakers have defected to the ruling APC for non-ideological reasons. This trend threatens the principles of a multi-party system, where parties should offer distinct ideologies and real choices to citizens. Nigeria’s history demonstrates the value of diverse political parties. From the First Republic’s Action Group, NCNC and NPC, through the Second and aborted Third Republics, to the Fourth Republic under PDP, our democracy has experienced multiple parties. In 2015, APC gained power and ended PDP’s sixteen-year dominance. Yet today, state institutions like the judiciary and the electoral commission are being used to weaken opposition groups. The divided PDP and the embattled ADC may struggle to field credible presidential candidates in 2027. Some smaller parties may even align with President Tinubu’s reelection bid. This mirrors the manipulations of the Abacha era and puts our democracy at risk. I urge the APC-led government to restore genuine multi-party competition. A vibrant democracy and political stability are essential for Nigeria’s unity, economic growth and technological progress.
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