A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Niger State, Jonathan Vatsa, has warned against attempts to weaken opposition parties and impose candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Speaking to journalists in Minna, the former Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism said any move to strangulate opposition parties or deny Nigerians a transparent democratic process could lead to unrest.
According to him, underperforming leaders should be allowed to face voters at the polls, stressing that “non-performing politicians must be voted out”.
Vatsa described calls for a one-party state as dangerous and unconstitutional, warning that it could trigger anarchy.
He also said Nigerians are unhappy with the current economic situation despite what he described as abundant government revenue.
“There is excess money but excess poverty in the land,” he said, urging the ruling party to win public support through performance rather than political manipulation.
The APC chieftain further cautioned against suppressing opposition voices, insisting that democracy can only thrive where citizens are free to choose their leaders.
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