The former Vice-President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, warns that Nigeria is dangerously close to transforming into a one-party dictatorship.
Atiku gave a message on Independence Day, telling Nigerians to stand up and take back their democracy from the “oppression” that’s trying to destroy political freedom.
He said, “Our nation has traversed numerous tumultuous phases, yet the tenacity of patriotic citizens, bolstered by the solidarity of our international allies, has fortified our resolve as a resilient entity.”
“While democracy has anchored our institutions in the principles of the rule of law, we have yet to achieve satisfactory progress in fostering political inclusivity and ensuring elections that are genuinely free and fair,”
“Our political milieu has become corrosive; opposition parties languish in weakness, while the ruling party appears to manipulate internal processes to render them ineffectual.”
He said Nigeria is on the verge of becoming a one-party dictatorship and urged all honest politicians and statesmen to come together and fight for democracy.
Atiku stressed the importance of a strong opposition, urging opposition parties to unite and prevent the APC from dominating Nigeria.
He ended his message by saying that politicians from all parties need to work together to lead the country to a better future.