The spokesperson of the African Democratic Congress, Bolaji Abdullahi, has criticised the government. He said it is “the most shameless in Nigeria’s history”.
Abdullahi made the statement in a post on X on Tuesday, accusing the APC of interfering in opposition parties.
He pointed to recent events involving the Peoples Redemption Party. He said the party’s leaders visited the African Democratic Congress about three weeks ago. The delegation was led by its National Chairman, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed.
He said rumours later emerged that the PRP could be considered for a political coalition. He said the claim was not true, sighting that a faction then appeared within the party and challenged Baba-Ahmed’s leadership.
“It took only that single whiff of speculation for a faction to emerge almost overnight in what had been a historically tranquil political party, challenging the leadership of Baba-Ahmed.” he wrote.
Abdullahi said this situation shows what he described as a “shrinking democratic space”. He said the government may deny involvement in opposition crises but added that “the pattern is visible”.
“The world can see what is happening. More importantly, they can see where this path leads,” he said.
He questioned whether members of the APC would caution those behind the developments. warning that such actions could create instability.
“A political strategy that is anchored on sabotaging every opposition platform is ultimately self-destructive,” he said.
He added that limiting political options leaves citizens with no real choice.
Faridah Abdulkadiri
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