Independence Anniversary: Nigeria Sliding into One-Party Dictatorship, Atiku Warns

Kehinde Fajobi

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has expressed deep concern over Nigeria’s political climate, warning that the country is on the verge of becoming a one-party state.

In a message commemorating Nigeria’s 64th Independence anniversary on Tuesday, Atiku called on the nation’s political class to come together and protect its democratic system.

“Nigeria teeters on the brink of a one-party dictatorship, and it is incumbent upon all politicians and statesmen of integrity to rise and reclaim our democracy from the encroaching shadows of oppression,” he cautioned.

Atiku decried the current political atmosphere, pointing out that opposition parties are weakening while the ruling party tightens its grip on power by manipulating internal processes.

“Our political milieu has become corrosive; opposition parties languish in weakness, while the ruling party appears to manipulate internal processes to render them ineffectual,” he added.

“It is deeply regrettable that our current landscape reflects a troubling decline in electoral credibility, increasingly manipulated by those in power.”

As Nigeria marks its 64th year of independence, Atiku extended his congratulations to the people, praising their resilience and unwavering belief in the nation’s potential.