US EditionGale of Defections: Nigeria Not Drifting to One Party State
- Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule addressed journalists on Tuesday at the State House, Abuja, after meeting President Bola Tinubu.
- Sule dismissed fears that APC’s growing defections mean Nigeria is drifting to a one-party state, stressing the party respects multiparty democracy.
- He credited President Tinubu’s policy initiatives—such as eliminating fuel subsidies, harmonizing currency exchange rates, and improving the electricity sector—for the defections and the growing popularity of the APC.
- Sule stated that winning 90 percent of the votes would be acceptable, but he also acknowledged that regardless of the outcome, some individuals will continue to belong to different political parties.
- He highlighted Nasarawa’s development and investor interest due to peace and business friendliness, concluding that dominance by one party does not eliminate political pluralism.
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Gale of Defections: Nigeria Not Drifting to One Party State
Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule has dismissed mounting speculation that Nigeria may be drifting towards a one-party state, asserting that the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, is merely gaining momentum due to its performance and reform-driven leadership under President Bola Tinubu. Speaking to journalists at the State House following a meeting with the President, Governor Sule emphasised that dominance by a single political party do…
One-Party state will suffocate Nigeria, lead to anarchy – Goodluck Jonathan warns - Newsy People
Former President, Goodluck Jonathan has cautioned that any attempt to impose a one-party system in Nigeria will suffocate the nation’s political space and potentially lead to confusion and anarchy. He issued the warning in Abuja during a memorial lecture and day of tribute held in honour of the late former Federal Commissioner for Information and South-South leader, Chief Edwin Clark on Wednesday May 7. Jonathan acknowledged that while a one…
One-Party state will suffocate Nigeria, lead to anarchy – Goodluck Jonathan warns
Former President, Goodluck Jonathan has cautioned that any attempt to impose a one-party system in Nigeria will suffocate the nation’s political space and potentially lead to confusion and anarchy. He issued the warning in Abuja during a memorial lecture and day of tribute held in honour of the late former Federal Commissioner for Information and South-South leader, Chief Edwin Clark on Wednesday May 7. Jonathan acknowledged that while a one-par…
Defection : Nasarawa State Governor Affirms APC’s Goal
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has declared that the All Progressives Congress, APC does not seek to establish a one-party system in Nigeria but aims to remain the dominant and winning party in the country. He emphasised that while the APC welcomes political competition, it wants to maintain its leading position in Nigerian politics. Governor Sule stated these after he met with President Bola Tinubu behind closed doors, at the State H…
Defections to APC, reflection of good performance – Gov. Sule
Defections to APC, reflection of good performance – Gov. Sule Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa says the defection of politicians from other parties to the All Progressives Congress (APC) is a reflection of the performance of the party and that of President Bola Tinubu. Sule said this while addressing State House Correspondents after a meeting […] The post Defections to APC, reflection of good performance – Gov. Sule appeared first on VMT News.
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