Nigeria is still a full multi-party democracy, according to the All Progressives Congress, which has denied accusations that it is moving toward being a one-party state.
Surajudeen Ajibola Basiru, the party’s national secretary, made the declaration on Wednesday during an Arise TV media conference.
According to the most recent estimates, there are over 200 million people in Nigeria, and the APC has the greatest share of any political party. Therefore, you cannot rely on what I refer to as a cacophony of people speaking out of emotion without facts when discussing Nigerians speaking collectively. We must respect democratic institutions as a government, and no one should disparage democracy or the judiciary without solid proof
Diversity of thought and the ability to express oneself without fear are two of democracy’s main characteristics. Nigeria has a thriving, autonomous media landscape today. Every day, talk shows and editorials criticize the government. That demonstrates the unquestionable existence of freedom of expression, association, and organization in our nation.
He claimed that the fact that there are currently roughly 19 political parties in Nigeria refutes claims of one-party dominance.
There are at least 19 recognized political parties in Nigeria as of the most recent count. The number of people who say they are having issues is not four or five. Therefore, you cannot claim that a one-party state exists
He emphasized that instead of making needless political allegations, the APC is still concentrated on fortifying its institutions and growing grassroots support nationwide.
“The APC’s role is quite evident. Our goal is to create a pan-Nigerian political party that can define policies and programs in accordance with the President’s Renewed Hope Agenda and that genuinely connects with the grassroots. “People whose outcry is motivated by sentiments that are not grounded in facts will not divert us,” he continued.
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