Galadima Accuses APC of Stifling Opposition Ahead of 2027

Buba Galadima, a chieftain of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of suppressing opposition candidates in the lead-up to the 2027 general elections. In an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time, he stated that opposition politicians face attacks and restrictions that hinder their ability to campaign freely.

Galadima questioned the democratic nature of such actions, asserting that true democracy should allow for political freedoms, including campaigning and free speech. He highlighted the issue of campaign spending limits set by the Electoral Act, which caps political party spending at ₦10 billion, while noting that the cost of erecting a single billboard in Imo State is ₦1 billion.

He argued that this financial barrier complicates compliance with the law and raises concerns about the state of democracy in Nigeria, suggesting that the current environment resembles fascism or dictatorship rather than democratic governance.