Victor Ezeja
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has accused the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led All Progressives Congress (APC) administration of scheming to make Nigeria a one-party state and vowed not to allow that to happen.
The PDP made the resolution during its 99th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Abuja on Tuesday, 27 May 2025.
Join our WhatsApp ChannelIn a communique issued at the end of the 99th NEC meeting by the PDP acting National Chairman, Amb. Iliya Damagum, the opposition party, said it firmly opposes every move by the Tinubu-led APC government to crush opposition parties in the country.
According to the communique, the PDP NEC examined the state of affairs of the nation and the party.
“NEC stands in firm resistance to the sinister plot by the Tinubu-led APC to turn Nigeria into a one-party totalitarian state as evidenced in the desperate attempts to stifle and annihilate opposition parties through open siege, threats and intimidation of opposition figures and institutions of democracy in Nigeria,” part of the PDP communique read.
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“It is clear that this plot is borne out of APC’s mortal fear of inevitable defeat in 2027 due to its dismal failure in government,” it added.
The leading opposition party lamented the worsening insecurity and economic hardship in the country. The party blamed the economic challenges on what it described as “ill-advised and ill-implemented polices of the Tinubu administration” such as the removal of subsidies on fuel and electricity, which led to hike in fuel price, electricity tariff. According to the party, these and other taxes and unexplained charges on services, have resulted in the collapse of the productive sector, closure of many businesses, job losses, and a rise in criminality.
On insecurity, Damagum said NEC condemned wanton killings, banditry, kidnapping, and acts of terrorism in various parts of the country. It accused President Tinubu of emboldening these acts by alleged neglect of his Constitutional duty to ensure the safety and security of the nation and her citizens.
“NEC condemns the policy inconsistency, wholesale corruption, massive treasury-looting, budget padding and diversion of public funds that pervade the Tinubu administration, resulting in infrastructural retrogression and loss of investors’ confidence in our system.
“NEC restates the PDP demand that the President Tinubu administration should rescind all its anti-people policies and take practical steps to address the insecurity and economic recession in the country,” he further stated.
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On the part of PDP, Damagum said the NEC reiterated the party’s belief in democratic governance, multi-party politics and the Rule of Law.
Damagum clarified that in line with provisions of the PDP Constitution, NEC received and ratified the composition of the Committee on the National Convention and approved the conduct of the National Convention on Thursday, 28 to Saturday, 30 August 2025.
“NEC also received and ratified the composition of the Committee on the Zoning of National Offices ahead of the National Convention. The members of the Zoning Committee are Gov. Douye Diri -Chairman, Gov. Dauda Lawal -Vice Chairman and Gov. Caleb Mutfwang -Secretary. The members of the National Convention Committee are Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri- Chairman, Gov. Ademola Adeleke- Vice Chairman and Gov. Peter Mbah – Secretary.”
He stated that the NEC equally received the Resolution of the South East Zonal Executive with regard to the issue of the National Secretary of the Party and resolved to consider at the next PDP NEC meeting scheduled to hold on Monday, 30 June 2025.
“NEC reassures Nigerians that the PDP remains strong, resilient, united and determined now, more than ever before in leading the charge to rescue our Nation from the vicious grip of the APC,” the communique added.
