Osita Okechukwu, a ranking member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), accused the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of pushing Nigeria towards a one-party state.
Okechukwu, former Director-General of the Voice of Nigeria, made the statement during a press briefing in Enugu on Sunday.
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He argued that the PDP’s internal struggles and culture of impunity were weakening Nigeria’s political opposition and democracy.
The former VON Director pointed out that the PDP’s failure to follow its rotational presidency convention had damaging consequences.
Okechukwu blamed the PDP’s poor leadership for eroding the effectiveness of opposition parties in Nigeria’s democratic system.
He claimed that the PDP’s focus on northern dominance in the 2023 election led to a major miscalculation.
According to Okechukwu, the PDP’s actions resulted in significant political damage, including the slide towards a one-party state.
He further criticized the PDP for using misleading claims about political power distribution since Nigeria’s return to democracy in 1999.
Okechukwu emphasized that the PDP’s failure to create a credible opposition is undermining Nigeria’s multi-party democratic framework.
He concluded by urging the PDP to reflect on its role and adopt a more resilient, constructive approach to opposition.
The APC is a political party in Nigeria, formed in 2013 from a merger of several opposition groups.
The PDP, on the other hand, governed Nigeria for 16 years before losing power to the APC in 2015.
Okechukwu’s comments reflect growing concerns within the APC over the weakening state of Nigeria’s opposition parties.
He called for a stronger, more effective opposition to safeguard Nigeria’s democracy and ensure a balanced political system.
The APC member’s remarks underline the ongoing political rivalry between the two major parties in Nigeria’s complex political landscape.
