Nigeria teeters on the brink of a one-party dictatorship, and it is incumbent upon all politicians and statesmen of integrity to rise and reclaim our democracy.”
By Deborah Hassan
365Daily – As Nigeria marks its 64th independence anniversary, former vice president and 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has called on the elite to refrain from acts that cause disunity among her citizens and embrace activities that strengthen democracy in the country.
In a message to commemorate the October 1st event, he also warned that Nigeria could slide into a one-party system unless all politicians and statesmen of integrity ”rise and reclaim our democracy from the encroaching shadows of oppression.”
He said, “Nigeria teeters on the brink of a one-party dictatorship, and it is incumbent upon all politicians and statesmen of integrity to rise and reclaim our democracy from the encroaching shadows of oppression.”
Atiku appealed to political leaders across all party lines to forge a formidable coalition, one that would provide Nigerians with a credible opposition capable of steering the nation towards a promising future.
He also congratulated Nigerians “on the momentous occasion of the nation’s 64th Independence anniversary,” and urged a “united endeavour to elevate the country to the greatness envisioned by its esteemed founders.”
While commending the indomitable spirit and unwavering resolve of Nigerians who steadfastly believe in the potential of their homeland, he noted that “our nation has traversed numerous tumultuous phases, yet the tenacity of patriotic citizens, bolstered by the solidarity of our international allies, has fortified our resolve as a resilient entity.”