A Chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Chief Eze Chukwuemeka, on Friday accused President Bola Tinubu of undermining multiparty democracy ahead of the 2027 elections.
In a statement, Eze criticized Tinubu, claiming that despite leading a ruling party with 33 governors, the President is fearful of a competitive election and is acting despotic to suppress opposition parties.
Reacting to the removal of Senator David Mark and Rauf Aregbesola from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) portal as ADC’s National Chairman and National Secretary, Eze described Tinubu as “Africa’s face of undemocratic despots” rather than a celebrated political strategist.
“It is hard to believe that someone who prides himself as a democrat would stoop so low to decimate opposition parties ahead of 2027,” Eze said. “Tinubu’s fear of a competitive poll has driven undemocratic, unconstitutional, and illegal acts through government agencies.”
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Eze alleged that Tinubu had previously manipulated the judiciary and security agencies to weaken the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and is now targeting the ADC. He dismissed efforts to destabilize the party using defectors like Nafiu Bala as doomed to fail.
Highlighting the hardships Nigerians face under the current administration, Eze urged ADC to continue its political programs, citing a Supreme Court ruling that limits INEC’s interference in party affairs.
“ADC must stand firm as the last hope to rescue Nigeria from forces bent on undermining democracy,” he said, urging the party to uphold its planned activities and resist any attempts to sabotage its progress ahead of 2027.
