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PDP Warns Against APC's Alleged Plot to Imposes One-Party Regime

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on Nigerians to resist what it describes as an alleged plot by President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) to turn Nigeria into a one-party state. The party, in a statement marking June 12 Democracy Day, raised concerns over attempts by the Tinubu administration to impose the APC on the country and suffocate democratic institutions. PDP called on Nigerians, democratic institutions, civil society, and global partners to speak out against the erosion of justice, rule of law, credible elections, and citizens' right to political participation in Nigeria.

Key Takeaways:

  • The PDP has accused the APC-led government of violating the constitution, emasculating opposition, and corrupting institutions of democracy.
  • The party warned that suspending elected leaders in Rivers State and appointing a sole administrator poses a serious threat to Nigeria's democracy.
  • PDP called on the National Assembly, Judiciary, and Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to uphold their constitutional independence and act strictly in accordance with the rule of law and the will of the people.
  • The party demanded that the APC administration respect the memory of Chief Abiola, the law, and the sovereignty of the Nigerian people by adhering to the principle of separation of powers and ending the intrusion in the activities of democratic institutions.
  • PDP urges Nigerians not to allow the vicious plot of any individual or group to destroy their confidence in democracy but remain law-abiding and continue to rally with the party as they reposition ahead of the 2027 elections.

Statistics:

  • 26 consecutive years of democratic rule in Nigeria, marking the 2025 commemoration of June 12 Democracy Day.
  • 2027 elections, which PDP is preparing to rescue the country from the APC's stranglehold.

Sources:

  • "The Peoples Democratic Party calls on Nigerians to use the occasion of the June 12 Democracy Day to re-awaken and strengthen their resistance to the anti-democratic designs of the All Progressives Congress..." - Debo Ologunagba, PDP National Publicity Secretary.
  • "The PDP urges Nigerians, Institutions of Democracy, Organised Civil Society, Development Partners and indeed all lovers of democracy to unite in speaking out against the stifling of democratic tenets of justice, the Rule of Law..." - Debo Ologunagba, PDP National Publicity Secretary.
  • "June 12 Democracy Day was designated as Nigeria's official Democracy Day in 2018 by the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari to honour Moshood Abiola..." - OSUN DEFENDER reports.

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