Nigerian Opposition Leaders Alarmed Over Threat to Multi-Party Democracy

Prominent opposition leaders in Nigeria, including Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, have jointly raised alarm over what they describe as a deliberate plot by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration to weaken and ultimately dismantle the country's multi-party democracy. They accuse the federal government of using state institutions, particularly the EFCC and the police, to persecute political opponents under the guise of fighting corruption.

The leaders warn that this trend could push Nigeria towards a de facto one-party state, endangering the country's democratic future. The statement also criticizes the EFCC for allegedly selectively enforcing anti-corruption laws and subjecting opposition figures to media trials.