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Electoral Act Row: President Bola Ahmed Tinubu accuses opposition of twisting Electoral Act for political gain.
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Democracy Assurance: Tinubu insists Nigeria is not moving toward a one-party state, defends credible elections.
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Party Warning: President cautions All Progressives Congress against internal divisions, urges unity and discipline.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has accused opposition parties of deliberately misrepresenting the Electoral Act for political advantage, warning that such actions undermine Nigeria’s democratic progress.
Speaking at the 4th Elective National Convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at Eagle Square, Tinubu said persistent criticisms of the Electoral Act were misleading and harmful.
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“While we welcome criticism, the constant attacks by opposition groups on the Electoral Act 2026 are a disservice to the Nigerian people,” he said.
The President stressed that the law followed due legislative process, including public hearings and National Assembly approval.
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“It is public knowledge that the processes leading to the amendment… passed through legislative scrutiny, including public hearings,” he added, noting that the Act reflects a collective national effort to strengthen democracy.
Tinubu also dismissed claims that the APC was steering Nigeria toward a one-party state amid rising defections from opposition parties.
“Let me reiterate, we do not seek a one-party state. Democracy thrives on vibrant and healthy competition,” he said, emphasising the importance of credible opposition in governance.
He, however, warned party members against internal crises, stressing that political parties often collapse due to ego, indiscipline, and personal ambition.
“Political parties do not fail only through electoral defeats… they falter when ego overrides ideology,” Tinubu cautioned, urging unity among members.
The President further defended his administration’s economic reforms, acknowledging their difficulty but insisting they were necessary for long-term stability.
“We knew the road to reform would be tough… no economy grows by sustaining wasteful subsidies,” he said, adding that key indicators such as inflation and investor confidence were improving.
According to him, Nigeria is gradually transitioning from instability to growth, reiterating that the country is “moving from survival mode to stability and steadily towards an era of prosperity.”
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