US Edition2027: Gbajabiamila Backs ADC Coalition, Says It Will Prevent One-Party State
NIGERIA, JUL 12 – Femi Gbajabiamila welcomes opposition coalition as key to preventing one-party rule in Nigeria, noting peaceful local elections but concerns over low voter turnout.
- Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to President Tinubu, spoke after voting in the July 12, 2025, Surulere local government elections in Lagos.
- His comments followed the recent formation of an opposition coalition adopting the African Democratic Congress platform ahead of the 2027 elections.
- Gbajabiamila described the local polls as peaceful but noted low voter turnout and welcomed the opposition coalition as a positive development for democracy.
- He said, "It's a welcome development with the coalition," emphasizing that opposition is essential to avoid Nigeria becoming a one-party state.
- The coalition formation suggests a stronger multiparty system will persist, potentially preventing dominance by the ruling APC in future elections.
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