According to a report by Daily Post, on Saturday April 4, 2026, Akwashiki Patricia, the Deputy National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has raised serious concerns about the political situation in Nigeria, stating that the ruling party is trying to weaken the opposition and limit choices for voters.
According to Patricia, actions by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) are creating fear among party members and discouraging candidates who want to run under the ADC platform, she argued that these moves are intended to favour Bola Ahmed Tinubu by keeping other contenders off the ballot.
Patricia warned that such interference undermines democracy, she said strong opposition is essential because it holds the government accountable.
She added that the ADC has moved from being part of the ruling party to the opposition, and now it is facing pressure to stop functioning effectively, Patricia described the current situation as unfair, pointing out that a tiny fraction of people should not control the majority.
The ADC deputy chairman urged Nigerians to defend democratic values, she called on citizens to support opposition parties to ensure fair participation and prevent the domination of only a few and stated that protecting opposition is vital for the survival of democracy and for the well-being of the nation.
In her view, the challenge is not just about one party but about preserving a system where citizens have real choices and where the government is held accountable by a vibrant opposition and stated that allowing the opposition to be weakened is a threat to the future of Nigeria’s democracy.
“People who want to run on the party’s platform will be so distraught and not know what will happen if they continue with ADC. That is the main aim of all these things.
They know they don’t have any case. INEC is just doing this to please Tinubu APC, they don’t want anybody on the ballot that is everything Wike is doing," he said.
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