Ogun PDP leader says opposition not being strangled
Segun Showunmi, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party in Ogun State, has dismissed claims that Nigeria’s democracy is under threat. He argued that being in the opposition does not shield anyone from legal scrutiny or accountability. Showunmi emphasized that recent defections and internal crises within opposition parties are not evidence of external strangulation. He also stated that it is unfair to blame President Bola Tinubu for the challenges facing opposition parties.
Key takeaways
- Segun Showunmi insists that no one is strangling political parties in Nigeria.
- He says opposition members can still be held accountable under the law and should not claim persecution.
- According to Showunmi, internal crises and defections are the main issues weakening opposition parties.
- He believes blaming President Bola Tinubu for opposition misfortunes is misguided.
- Showunmi calls for better organisation and introspection within opposition parties rather than alarmist rhetoric.
