Jonathan: One-Party State Through Manipulation Spells Trouble for Nigeria
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has raised the alarm over growing signs of a one-party system emerging in Nigeria, warning it could plunge the country into chaos and anarchy.
Speaking in Abuja on Wednesday during a memorial lecture and tribute event for the late elder statesman and South-South leader, Chief Edwin Clark, Jonathan cautioned against using manipulation to force political dominance in the country.
He acknowledged that a one-party structure isn’t inherently bad, citing Tanzania under Julius Nyerere, where it was used as a tool to unite a diverse society. However, he emphasized that such a system must evolve through proper democratic processes, not coercion or opportunistic defections.
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Jonathan’s comments come amid a wave of defections from opposition parties — including the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Labour Party (LP), and New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) — to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), raising concerns about the health of Nigeria’s multi-party democracy.
Reflecting on Chief Edwin Clark, Jonathan described him as a political father with unmatched courage and intellect. He said Clark’s legacy was irreplaceable, noting that his sharp memory and fearless spirit made him a one-of-a-kind leader.
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