Seyi Makinde Warns Nigeria Against One-Party State

Seyi Makinde, the Governor of Nigeria===Oyo State, has issued a strong warning that Nigeria is at risk of devolving into a one-party state. He highlighted recent developments within the Nigeria===People s Democratic Party and the Nigeria===African Democratic Congress, as well as positions taken by the Nigeria===Independent National Electoral Commission and the Nigeria===Politics of Nigeria, as factors raising critical questions about the future of democratic governance. Makinde emphasized that a healthy democracy relies on balance, credible alternatives, strong institutions, and citizen confidence. He expressed concern that opposition voices are being threatened, fragmented, and marginalized, which could weaken accountability and worsen national challenges. The Governor urged leaders and citizens to remain engaged in protecting Nigeria's democratic space, cautioning that silence and indifference could lead the nation in an irreversible direction. He also mentioned an upcoming decision regarding the transition period in Nigeria===Oyo State.