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APC Govt trying to kill democracy with one - party system
The current situation regarding political parties is concerning, particularly with the emergence of one-party states. I can't help but laugh at the attempts of certain political parties to undermine others, labeling them as smaller parties, while attempting to absorb individuals from those parties into their own. In the very near future, we can expect significant changes, as many who have joined the ruling party are beginning to realize that they won't automatically receive tickets to run. Consequently, we are likely to see a lot of discontent and individuals searching for an exit.
In light of this, we are doing our utmost to address all the existing loopholes. Creating an enabling environment is crucial for this process. We must challenge the electoral act and the electoral administration to ensure fairness for all parties involved. This includes addressing the transfer of individuals from one party to another without accountability for their previous affiliations.
The electoral act should be revised to stipulate that if someone decides to leave their political party—a right they have—they must also relinquish their seat. If they are popular, they can then campaign for their new party. Importantly, we need to establish proportional representation, as the current system perpetuates a "winner takes all" mentality. This dynamic allows the ruling party to manipulate, coerce, and intimidate individuals into switching allegiances.
Many of those moving between parties may not be acting in their own best interests; some might be facing issues with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) or have corrupt practices linked to them. The current government may use such vulnerabilities to manipulate individuals into joining their party. However, voters are becoming increasingly aware and will choose candidates who genuinely represent their interests.
It is vital to highlight that any senator or representative who abandons their political party while claiming to represent the people is ethically in the wrong. This behavior undermines our democracy. Those of us dedicated to safeguarding democracy are doing so not just for ourselves, but for the future as well.
I have witnessed many individuals who previously switched parties lamenting their decisions as serious mistakes. The upcoming elections will reveal the electorate's true intentions as they vote for candidates who they believe will protect their interests.
Ultimately, we need significant reforms to the electoral act to preserve the integrity of our democracy. The current government seems intent on undermining it with this one-party democracy approach.
In light of this, we are doing our utmost to address all the existing loopholes. Creating an enabling environment is crucial for this process. We must challenge the electoral act and the electoral administration to ensure fairness for all parties involved. This includes addressing the transfer of individuals from one party to another without accountability for their previous affiliations.
The electoral act should be revised to stipulate that if someone decides to leave their political party—a right they have—they must also relinquish their seat. If they are popular, they can then campaign for their new party. Importantly, we need to establish proportional representation, as the current system perpetuates a "winner takes all" mentality. This dynamic allows the ruling party to manipulate, coerce, and intimidate individuals into switching allegiances.
Many of those moving between parties may not be acting in their own best interests; some might be facing issues with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) or have corrupt practices linked to them. The current government may use such vulnerabilities to manipulate individuals into joining their party. However, voters are becoming increasingly aware and will choose candidates who genuinely represent their interests.
It is vital to highlight that any senator or representative who abandons their political party while claiming to represent the people is ethically in the wrong. This behavior undermines our democracy. Those of us dedicated to safeguarding democracy are doing so not just for ourselves, but for the future as well.
I have witnessed many individuals who previously switched parties lamenting their decisions as serious mistakes. The upcoming elections will reveal the electorate's true intentions as they vote for candidates who they believe will protect their interests.
Ultimately, we need significant reforms to the electoral act to preserve the integrity of our democracy. The current government seems intent on undermining it with this one-party democracy approach.
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