Political parties should be stronger than individuals – Natasha

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has called on political parties in Nigeria to define clear ideologies and build strong structures that go beyond the influence of individual politicians.

Speaking during a recent programme aired on AIT, the Kogi Central lawmaker said political parties in the country have become mere platforms for contesting elections, rather than institutions rooted in values and long-term vision.

“Today, who is an APC member? Who is a PDP member? Who is a Labour Party member?. It’s hard to say because there is no clear party philosophy. People just jump from one party to another depending on their personal interests.”

Natasha explained that this lack of ideology is why politicians frequently…