Tinubu Reaffirms Support for Multiparty Democracy Amid APC Gains
In his Democracy Day address, President Bola Tinubu decisively denied claims that his administration aims to establish Nigeria as a one-party state. The remarks came after APC chairman Abdullahi Ganduje said there’d be “nothing wrong” with such a system—a suggestion that sparked concern among civil society and political observers.
He has firmly dismissed allegations of steering Nigeria toward a one-party state, stating he’s “the last person” who’d support such a system. His comments follow a wave of defections to the ruling APC and calls from party leaders hinting at one-party dominance. The government insists it remains committed to a healthy multiparty democracy.
Tinubu emphasized the importance of a diverse political landscape, stating, “At no time... shall I view the notion of a one-party state as good for Nigeria.” His reassurance follows a noticeable trend of high-profile defections from opposition parties like the PDP to the APC.
Nevertheless, protests erupted in Lagos, led by young Nigerians who decried creeping authoritarianism, while even some APC members, including Senator Ali Ndume, voiced worries over one-party dominance eroding democracy.
Adedayo Obadina
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