The All Progressives Congress (APC) has rejected claims by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) that President Bola Tinubu and the ruling party are undermining opposition parties to establish a one-party state. The APC's National Working Committee (NWC) described the allegations as unfounded and dismissed them as baseless. ADC National Chairman Senator David Mark made the accusations during a press conference in Abuja on Thursday. He claimed the government was using state institutions to stifle opposition growth and democratic competition. The APC responded swiftly, stating that such assertions lacked evidence and were politically motivated. The ruling party emphasized its commitment to democratic principles and pluralism. Senator Mark did not provide specific examples to back his claims during the press briefing.
Senator David Mark's one-party state allegation floats without concrete proof, relying on rhetoric over evidence. His press conference offered no documentation of state machinery being weaponized, leaving the claim as political theatrics. For Nigerians concerned about democratic erosion, unsubstantiated statements from opposition figures do little to clarify real threats. Without specifics, this serves more as noise than a signal of actual danger.
