Former Governor Warns Nigeria Against One-Party State Creation

Former Governor Mu'azu Babangida Aliyu cautioned Nigeria about the dire consequences of slipping into a one-party state during the 6th Zik's Award Lecture held in Abuja to mark the 121st posthumous birthday of late Nnamdi Azikiwe. Aliyu emphasized the need to uphold constitutional provisions against actions like party bribery and intimidation.

He highlighted the importance of strengthening alternative political platforms and internal party reforms to honor Azikiwe's legacy as a pragmatic nation-builder. Aliyu's remarks underscored the significance of maintaining a multi-party democracy in Nigeria.