Uche Secondus, former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has raised alarm over Nigeria’s democratic decline, declaring that true democracy does not exist in the country.
Speaking at the public presentation of two books by veteran journalist Ike Abonyi in Abuja, Secondus accused the current administration of steering Nigeria toward potential collapse.
Secondus criticised Nigeria’s political system as dysfunctional, noting that political parties lack ideological foundations and institutional stability. “We are far from having genuine democracy.
What exists is merely an election-winning platform,” he stated. The former PDP leader went further to claim that “Nigeria is on the verge of liquidation under President Bola Tinubu’s watch,” warning that the nation is heading in a dangerous direction.
His remarks come amid growing concerns about Nigeria’s political landscape, with some observers suggesting the country is drifting toward a one-party system.
In response, prominent opposition figures have formed a coalition adopting the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as their platform. The coalition, gaining momentum across states, aims to challenge President Tinubu in the 2027 elections.
Potential ADC presidential aspirants include former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, and Rotimi Amaechi. Atiku’s spokesman, Paul Ibe, emphasised that party delegates would ultimately determine the ADC’s flag bearer.
The emerging opposition movement signals increasing political realignments as Nigeria approaches another election cycle amid heightened concerns about democratic backsliding and economic challenges.
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