ADC Warns of One-Party State After Court Ruling

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) issued a statement expressing concern over a federal high court ruling in Lokoja that overturned an earlier decision recognizing the National Democratic Coalition (NDC). Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC's spokesperson, described this ruling as part of a broader pattern aimed at weakening opposition parties ahead of the next general elections.

The ADC warned that such legal actions threaten Nigeria's constitutional democracy and narrow the democratic space, thereby strengthening the ruling party's position. Abdullahi emphasized that the ongoing controversies surrounding the NDC extend beyond a single political party and impact the entire democratic system.

He accused President Bola Tinubu's administration of creating conditions that undermine fair political competition and called for the judiciary to safeguard its independence. The ADC urged civil society, legal organizations, and the media to defend democratic institutions and remain vigilant against attempts to silence opposition voices.