APC undermining opposition is self-destructive — Abdullahi

The National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Bolaji Abdullahi, has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of deliberately weakening opposition parties, warning that such a strategy could ultimately backfire and destabilise Nigeria’s democracy.

 

In a post shared on his official X handle on Tuesday, Abdullahi described the APC-led government as “the most shameless” in Nigeria’s history, alleging a pattern of interference in the internal affairs of opposition platforms.

 

He cited recent developments within the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) as an example, noting that the party, once relatively stable, was thrown into crisis shortly after its leadership, led by Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, paid a courtesy visit to the ADC.

 

“Although this is not true, it took only that single whiff of speculation for a faction to emerge almost overnight in what had been a historically tranquil political party,” Abdullahi said.

 

According to him, the emergence of factions within opposition parties following such engagements points to a broader trend of shrinking democratic space under the current administration.

 

“This is the reality of Nigeria’s shrinking democratic space under the APC,” he stated, adding that while the government may deny involvement, the pattern is increasingly evident.

 

Abdullahi questioned whether there were voices within the ruling party willing to caution against what he described as dangerous political tactics.

 

“But here is the question: is there no one within the APC who can caution those engineering crises in opposition parties that they are, in fact, sowing the seeds of national instability?” he asked.

 

He warned that efforts to weaken opposition parties could prove counterproductive, stressing that democracy thrives on viable alternatives.

 

“A political strategy that is anchored on sabotaging every opposition platform is ultimately self-destructive. When people are left with no options, they are, in reality, left with no choice,” he added.