The National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Bolaji Abdullahi, has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of deliberately destabilising opposition parties, warning that the trend poses a threat to Nigeria’s democracy.
In a post shared on X, Abdullahi described the current administration as “the most shameless government in Nigeria’s history,” alleging a pattern of interference in the internal affairs of rival parties.
He referenced recent developments within the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), stating that “about three weeks ago, the leadership of the PRP, led by its National Chairman, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, paid a courtesy visit to the National Chairman of the ADC.” He added that “a few days later, rumours began to circulate that the coalition leadership was considering the PRP as an option.”
Although he clarified that “this is not true,” Abdullahi noted that “it took only that single whiff of speculation for a faction to emerge almost overnight… challenging the leadership of Baba-Ahmed” in what he described as a previously stable party.
According to him, “this is the reality of Nigeria’s shrinking democratic space under the APC,” adding that despite official denials, “the pattern is visible. The world can see what is happening. More importantly, they can see where this path leads.”
He also questioned the silence within the ruling party, asking: “is there no one within the APC who can caution those engineering crises in opposition parties that they are, in fact, sowing the seeds of national instability?”
Abdullahi warned that “a political strategy that is anchored on sabotaging every opposition platform is ultimately self-destructive,” stressing that “when people are left with no options, they are, in reality, left with no choice.”
His remarks come amid increasing political tension and ongoing debate over the state of Nigeria’s multi-party democracy.