Nigeria Sliding Towards One-Party Dictatorship, Group Alleges (New Telegraph)

12 Jun 2025 10:44 am
Politics

A group known as the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has alleged that Nigeria is sliding towards a one-party dictatorship. The group which is made up of opposition parties claims that the ruling party the All Progressives Congress (APC) is using its power to silence dissenting voices and stifle opposition. They also accuse the government of targeting and persecuting opposition leaders and members. The CUPP has called for international intervention to prevent Nigeria from becoming a one-party state. The ruling party has denied the allegations stating that the government is committed to upholding democracy and protecting the rights of all citizens.

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  • 1) With warnings of a one party state, Is Nigeria’s ruling party gaining too much power or just playing smart politics?
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  • 2) With opposition parties struggling to stay relevant, Is it due to political pressure or just poor leadership?
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  • 3) With shrinking political space in Nigeria, Is our democracy really at risk or resilient enough to recover?
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  • 4) With fewer parties making real impact lately, Do voters still have meaningful choices at the polls?
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  • 5) If the ruling party keeps growing without limits, Don't you think it is time for the parties to sign the electoral reform bill?
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