Bode George Criticizes Undermining of Nigeria's Democracy

Bode George, the former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), accused powerful interests of attempting to undermine Nigeria's democracy in the lead-up to the 2027 general elections. He reacted to a court appeal judgment in Abuja that upheld an order restraining the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognizing state congresses conducted by a committee led by David Mark of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

George described this development as a dangerous trend capable of eroding constitutional democracy, warning that it appears to be a deliberate attempt to weaponize state institutions against opposition political parties. He criticized Abdulrahman Mohammed, whom he described as the chairman of a faction supported by Nyesom Wike, arguing that leadership in major political parties should be based on democratic legitimacy rather than political imposition.

George maintained that INEC must remain an independent electoral umpire and urged President Bola Tinubu to ensure that government institutions remain above partisan interests.