Falana and Adams warn of one-party risk in Nigeria’s next election
Femi Falana and Gani Adams have raised concerns that Nigeria could face a situation where only one presidential candidate contests in the 2027 election. They criticised the judiciary’s interference in political party affairs, warning it could undermine democracy. The comments were made at the fifth Comrade Yinka Odumakin Memorial Lecture in Lagos, attended by several prominent activists and labour leaders. Both urged civil society and Nigerians to organise and defend democratic values.
What we know
- Femi Falana warned that court orders and conflicting judgments are destabilising political parties, potentially leading to only one presidential candidate in 2027.
- Gani Adams accused those in power of using the judiciary to suppress opposition parties and warned against drifting towards a one-party system.
- The event was attended by notable figures including Joe Ajaero, Omoyele Sowore, and Olumide Fusika.
- Falana criticised the centralisation of power under the current constitution and highlighted the failure of state governments to utilise devolved powers.
- Several speakers called for unity, restructuring, and organised action to protect democracy and address insecurity in Nigeria.
