Nigeria Opposition Fears One-Party State
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Nigerian opposition parties express concern over court rulings that could weaken their influence and potentially lead to a one-party state. Atiku Abubakar, a former Vice President, urged President Bola Tinubu to protect opposition parties, drawing parallels to past leaders. Lawmakers have condemned a recent ruling voiding a party's registration, alleging a plot to undermine political diversity ahead of the 2027 presidential race.
Atiku Abubakar Urges Tinubu to Learn from Buhari, Jonathan on Opposition Parties
- Atiku Abubakar, Nigeria's former Vice President, urged President Bola Tinubu to emulate past leaders by not deregistering opposition parties. - Abubakar alleged that attempts to deregister the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) aim to weaken opposition ahead of the 2027 elections and establish a one-party state. - He emphasized that political competition is vital for democracy and called on the j…
Nigeria risks one-party state, opposition warns after court ruling
- The African Democratic Congress (ADC) alleges a plot to weaken opposition parties and warns Nigeria is at risk of becoming a one-party state. - The party cites a recent court ruling that overturned …
NDC, ADC in the dock: How courts could shape Nigeria’s 2027 presidential race
- Nigeria's opposition parties face uncertainty as court decisions could shape the 2027 presidential race. - The Federal High Court's ruling on the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) registration has c…
Nigerian lawmakers decry court ruling voiding party registration, allege plot against opposition
- Nigerian lawmakers condemned a court ruling that voided their party's registration, calling it a
