The political landscape in Nigeria has been stirred by the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) accusing the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of attempting to establish a one-party state. This allegation was made during the PDP’s 99th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Abuja, where concerns were raised over the increasing number of defections from the PDP to the APC, including governors, senators, and other elected officials. The PDP’s communiqué criticized the APC-led government’s economic policies, citing rising poverty and insecurity, and called for a reversal of certain policies.
In response, APC’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, dismissed the PDP’s claims as baseless, attributing the opposition’s challenges to internal conflicts rather than external pressures. He emphasized that President Bola Tinubu remains committed to national prosperity and is not focused on undermining democratic principles.
Despite the defections, PDP leaders, including Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, expressed determination to maintain the party’s integrity and anticipated that those who left might return. The NEC also scheduled its national convention for August 28-30 and addressed internal matters, such as the appointment of new committee members and discussions on leadership positions.
