Ganduje to Nigerians: One-Party Rule Isn’t Evil
National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has said there is nothing inherently wrong with Nigeria evolving into a one-party state, provided it reflects the will of the people.
Ganduje made the remarks on Friday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, shortly after leading three senators from Kebbi State—Adamu Aliero, Yahaya Abdullahi, and Garba Maidoki—to meet with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The senators, formerly of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), had just announced their defection to the APC.
Asked whether the growing wave of defections to the ruling party might push Nigeria towards a one-party system, Ganduje said such a development would not be negative if it happens naturally and democratically.
“If a one-party state is a wish and blessing to Nigeria… a one-party state is not by force,” Ganduje explained. “One party’s state is by negotiation, and it is by other political parties seeing the effect of the positive governance of our party. If they decide to come to our party willingly, I think there is nothing wrong with that.”
He argued that an overcrowded political space can hinder good governance. “You know they say too many cooks spoil the soup — too many political parties spoil governance,” he said.
Citing examples from global politics, Ganduje pointed to China as a successful model of one-party governance. “China is one of the strongest countries in the world, and it’s a one-party system,” he noted. “We are not saying we are working for a one-party system, but if that is the wish of Nigerians, we cannot quarrel with that.”
On the purpose of the visit to the President, Ganduje said it was to seek Tinubu’s endorsement of the senators’ decision. “We came here so that Mr President can bless this resolution, and Mr President has graciously blessed this resolution. On Tuesday, I urge you to go and see what will happen in the chambers,” he stated confidently.
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