A former Governor of Niger State and Chairman of the Former Governors’ Forum, Babangida Aliyu, has expressed concern over what he described as Nigeria’s dangerous drift towards a one-party state under the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Speaking during an interactive session between the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) and the Former Ministers’ Forum, Aliyu raised concern about shrinking political space, induced defections, and the weakening of opposition institutions.
He stressed that a vibrant opposition is imperative in thriving democracy and congratulated the newly elected PDP National Working Committee, led by Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, SAN, expressing full confidence in their leadership.
On his part, the PDP National Chairman Turaki highlighted the party’s 16-year governance legacy, saying it still remains a benchmark for national development and a period of economic growth, debt clearance, and middle-class expansion.
He highlighted key achievements including the liberalization of the telecoms sector, banking consolidation, settlement of the Paris Club debt, and the establishment of agencies such as the EFCC and ICPC to fight corruption.
Also speaking, a former Kano State Governor and former Minister Ibrahim Shekarau urged the new NWC to remain steadfast.
Aliyu Laments Nigeria’s Drift Towards One-party State under APC
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