Nigeria: One Party System Not Suitable for Democracy
- President Bola Ahmed Tinubu addressed the ongoing APC National Summit on May 22, 2025, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, focusing on the party's achievements and national aspirations.
- The summit followed nearly two years of APC governance marked by defections from opposition parties and efforts toward economic reforms amid political challenges.
- During the summit, Tinubu emphasized the administration's difficult but necessary economic reforms, acknowledged defections as personal choices, and rejected claims of pushing a one-party system.
- He remarked that a single party is currently leading the country and shaping Nigeria's ambitions, while emphasizing that citizens retain the constitutional freedom to choose their political affiliations.
- The APC leadership officially supported Tinubu’s bid for a second term in 2027, committed to ongoing reforms, and reassured Nigerians that the nation’s democracy will remain competitive and not dominated by a single party.
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One party system not suitable for democracy
The president said his administration's focus on economic reforms for long-term gains has continued to receive positive reviews. The post One party system not suitable for democracy – Tinubu appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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