Tambuwal claims Tinubu is weakening opposition, APC rejects allegations
Aminu Tambuwal, former Sokoto State Governor, has accused President Bola Tinubu's administration of trying to weaken opposition parties and push for one-party dominance. He cited internal crises and defections in the opposition as evidence of this alleged agenda. The ruling APC and the Presidency have denied any involvement, insisting that the opposition's problems are self-inflicted. Key officials maintain that Nigeria remains a multi-party democracy and that politicians join the APC by choice.
Key takeaways
- Aminu Tambuwal alleges that the Tinubu administration is orchestrating a plan to destabilise opposition parties and entrench APC dominance.
- He points to crises within the Labour Party and PDP, and a wave of defections to the APC, as signs of this agenda.
- The Presidency and APC spokespersons, including Daniel Bwala and Felix Morka, have denied these claims, stating that the government is committed to democratic principles.
- They argue that internal opposition crises are self-inflicted and that politicians join the APC voluntarily.
- The INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, has also dismissed accusations of bias, reaffirming the commission’s independence.
