Nigeria is drifting toward one-party rule — David Mark warns

The national chairman of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, David Mark, has warned that Nigeria is drifting toward a one-party system, accusing the All Progressives Congress, APC, of weakening opposition parties and democratic institutions in the country.

Speaking at the National Opposition Summit on Saturday in Ibadan, Mark alleged that ongoing political developments were aimed at limiting Nigerians’ ability to freely choose their leaders and consolidating power within a single dominant party structure.

He said opposition parties have faced sustained pressure in recent years, warning that such trends could threaten democratic balance if not checked.

Mark also raised concerns about electoral credibility, claiming…