Gbenga Hashim, chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Celebration, PDP, has asserted that the All Progressives Congress, APC, will probably be voted out within the 2027 common elections.
He said that no authorized or administrative manoeuvres can derail Nigeria’s multiparty democracy.
Hashim additional alleged that “the ruling APC is partaking in authorized and institutional actions geared toward weakening opposition participation forward of the following election cycle.”
In a press release launched to journalists in Kaduna on Sunday by his media workplace, Hashim described these developments as a part of a broader sample that raises critical considerations about the way forward for democratic competitors within the nation.
In accordance with him, “Such developments mirror previous makes an attempt to undermine political pluralism in Nigeria”, efforts that have been finally defeated by the collective will of the folks.
“We’ve travelled this highway earlier than underneath Abacha’s dictatorship, and it resulted in victory for the forces of real democracy, whereas the plotters of one-man rule have been disgraced,” Hashim remarked.
Reaffirming Nigeria’s dedication to multiparty democracy, the PDP presidential hopeful highlighted that the nation’s founding fathers intentionally selected political pluralism at independence and enshrined it within the structure.
“Our founding fathers opted for multiparty democracy, and by the grace of God, that legacy will probably be preserved. No group, regardless of how intelligent or decided, will achieve destroying Nigeria’s democratic system by the grace of God,” he added.
Hashim additionally cautioned in opposition to any drift towards authoritarianism, drawing comparisons with Zaire underneath the late Mobutu Sese Seko, the place prolonged one-man rule weakened democratic establishments.
“One-man rule or one-party rule won’t occur right here. That is Nigeria. We won’t permit anybody to cut back our democracy to a tragic parody, as was the case with Zaire underneath Mobutu Sese Seko,” he careworn.
He raised considerations about what he described as selective administrative selections within the political get together registration course of.
Hashim alleged that whereas some certified political associations have reportedly confronted delays, others perceived to be aligned with the ruling get together have obtained interim recognition.
Describing these patterns as warning indicators of democratic backsliding, he urged Nigerians and the worldwide group to stay vigilant in defending democratic norms.
Hashim known as on “lovers of democracy the world over” to think about lawful and focused accountability measures in opposition to people allegedly working to undermine Nigeria’s multiparty system.
He clarified that such measures, when backed by credible proof and due course of, might embrace journey restrictions and freezing of belongings.
He emphasised that his considerations prolong to the conduct of political actors and establishments, underlining that democracy can solely be safeguarded by transparency, accountability, and strict adherence to constitutional rules.
Concluding, Hashim mentioned that regardless of present challenges, Nigerians would rise to defend democracy and take away the APC from energy peacefully, constitutionally, and thru the poll in 2027.
