National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, has said there is nothing wrong if Nigeria eventually evolves into a one-party system, provided such development reflects the will of the people.
Ganduje made this statement on Friday after leading three senators from Kebbi State—Adamu Aliero, Yahaya Abdullahi, and Garba Maidoki—formerly of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), to declare their defection to the ruling APC during a meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
With the defections, the APC continues to strengthen its majority in the National Assembly.
Addressing growing concerns about the implications of the wave of defections from opposition parties, Ganduje dismissed fears that Nigeria’s democracy might be threatened. He cited China as an example of a country thriving under a one-party system.
“There is nothing wrong if Nigeria becomes a one-party state. If that is the wish and blessing of Nigerians, we cannot quarrel with that,” Ganduje said. “A one-party state is not by force. It is by negotiation, by other political parties seeing the positive governance of our party and deciding to join us willingly.”
He emphasized that the APC is not actively working to eliminate opposition, but if other parties merge into the ruling party due to its performance, it should be seen as democratic progression.
“You know they say too many cooks spoil the soup. Too many political parties spoil governance,” Ganduje added. “China is one of the strongest countries in the world, and it’s a one-party system.”
His remarks have sparked fresh debate about the future of Nigeria’s multiparty democracy, with critics warning of the dangers of shrinking political competition, while supporters argue that effective governance should take precedence over partisan plurality.
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