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Judicial and Political Suppression of Opposition: Threats to our Democracy

The suppression of opposition undermines the fundamental tenets of democracy by stifling dissent, eroding public trust in institutions, and limiting voter choice. When the judiciary and politicians collaborate, wittingly or unwittingly, to silence alternative voices, accountability suffers and democratic norms weaken. As seen during the Shagari era, these practices can precipitate political crises, disenfranchise citizens, and pave the way for authoritarian interventions, such as military coups.

Impending Crisis Within the APC

When a political party becomes a safe haven for every power-seeker and opportunistic defector, when individuals lacking genuine conviction flock like moths to the allure of authority, disaster is inevitable. Any organization founded on greed and self-interest is destined to crumble. The evidence is everywhere—politicians from all sides are converging on the ruling party. Governors, senators, and former adversaries now speak with a united voice. Their motivations are not rooted in patriotism or shared beliefs, but rather in personal gain. Their alignment with the APC is not a matter of ideology; it is a calculated move to maintain influence in the corridors where national resources are distributed.

PDP’s Sen. Aliero and other Kebbi Senators Defect to APC

In three separate letters read by the Deputy Senate President, Jibrin Barau, who presided over the session, the three defecting senators stated their reasons for leaving the PDP, citing security concerns, aligning with the ruling party’s agenda, and ideological differences. 

Defection of Sen. Kawu to the Ruling APC, a Betrayal – Kwankwaso 

Kwankwaso described the defections of Sen. Kawu and other members of the federal legislature from Kano as betrayal of the NNPP and the Kwankwasiya movement.

Nothing Wrong in Having a One-Party State – Ganduje 

Speaking on Friday after leading a delegation of the three PDP senators from Kebbi state to meet with President Bola Tinubu, Ganduje, using China as an example, argued that the defection of opposition politicians to the ruling APC won't turn Nigeria into a one-party state. He pointed out China as an example of a functional one-party system.

Kwankwaso: Between Political Expediency and Principled Politics – Crossing the Red Line

In 2013, when Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso defected from the PDP to the APC, many of us justified his...