Is Nigeria not gravitating towards a one-party state? (Daily Trust)
The article discusses the current political situation in Nigeria and questions whether the country is moving towards a one-party state. It highlights the dominance of the ruling party the All Progressives Congress (APC) in both federal and state governments as well as the recent defections of opposition politicians to the APC. The article also mentions concerns from critics about the lack of a strong opposition and the potential consequences of a one-party state such as limited checks and balances and a decline in democracy. However supporters of the APC argue that the partys popularity and success in delivering on its promises are the reasons for its dominance.
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Responses- 1) With one party dominating Nigeria’s elections, Are we heading toward a one party state or is real competition still alive?
- 2) Given the challenges opposition parties face in Nigeria, is Nigeria’s political environment becoming hostile for democracy to grow?
- 3) Defections of opposition leaders to the ruling party are becoming alarming. Are these trends pushing Nigeria closer to a one-party system?
- 4) If the ruling party uses government resources to its advantage, Does that give them an unfair edge and make real competition impossible?
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