Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has called for stronger unity among opposition parties, warning that a weakened opposition poses risks to Nigeria's democracy. He spoke on Saturday at an opposition leaders' summit held at the Banquet Hall of the Oyo State Government House in Ibadan. The event, themed "That We May Work Together for a United Opposition to Sustain Our Democracy," brought together leaders from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), African Democratic Congress (ADC), New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), and other political groups. Organisers said the summit aimed to improve coordination among opposition parties amid growing national concerns over governance, security, and economic challenges.
Makinde stated the gathering was not about division or confrontation but about responsible political engagement. "If we allow opposition to weaken, whether by design or by neglect, then we all bear the consequences," he said. He emphasized that the movement was not for fragmentation, violence, or political disengagement. "It is a movement to think clearly, to speak honestly, and to act with a sense of responsibility that goes beyond party lines," Makinde added. He stressed that Nigeria's current socio-economic and security challenges require collaboration and honest dialogue among political actors. "Nigeria has gone too far to pretend that this does not matter," he said.
Seyi Makinde warns against a weak opposition while leading a gathering of parties that have struggled to present a united front in recent elections. His call for cross-party responsibility contrasts with the fragmented performance of opposition groups in past polls. The summit's theme assumes a level of existing cohesion that has not been evident in national electoral outcomes. For Nigerian voters, the gap between such appeals and actual political collaboration remains stark.
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