The National Secretary of Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Ajibola Basiru, has firmly rejected suggestions that the country is sliding into a one-party system, insisting that Nigeria remains a vibrant multi-party democracy.
In an interview on Arise Television’s on Monday, Basiru described such claims as “odious comments” from what he termed “Internally Displaced Politicians” (IDPs).
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He emphasised the distribution of governorships across parties as clear evidence of multiparty politics, stating that the APC controls 27 states, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) holds 5, the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has 1, the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has 1, and Accord has 1.
Basiru argued that a ruling party should not weaken itself by becoming complacent, adding: “Multi-party democracy does not mean that the ruling party should allow itself to be weakened, become indolent and complacent, and not to continue to mobilise, organise and make itself a veritable electoral machinery.”
He further highlighted freedoms of association, information, and organisation as hallmarks of Nigeria’s democracy, noting the country’s large number of independent radio and television stations as proof of free speech.
Basiru also pointed out that Nigeria has around 19 registered political parties, with five more provisionally approved for the 2027 elections.
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Addressing allegations that the presidency is “weaponising” the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against opponents, Basiru dismissed them as “ridiculous,” affirming that everyone has the right to organise and mobilise politically.
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