A former national vice chairman of Nigeria’s Peoples Democratic Party, Eddy Olafeso, has expressed concerns about an alleged plot to transform the country into a one-party state. Olafeso made this statement during an interview on Arise Television, in response to the controversy surrounding the PDP’s national convention scheduled for November 15 and 16.
The PDP, one of Nigeria’s major political parties, has been facing internal challenges ahead of its convention. Olafeso believes that there are deliberate efforts to undermine the party’s progress and sabotage its convention. He stated that the party’s opponents have been trying to push the PDP aside, but the party will continue to fight and prevail.
According to Olafeso, the PDP has a clear constitution that outlines the procedures for resolving disputes and addressing differences within the party. The party has an executive, the National Working Committee, and the Board of Trustees, which are responsible for ensuring the party’s stability and progress. Olafeso emphasized that the party members are committed to moving forward, despite the challenges they face.
The controversy surrounding the PDP’s convention has sparked concerns about the state of Nigeria’s democracy. The country has a multi-party system, and the PDP is one of the major parties that have been instrumental in shaping the country’s political landscape. Olafeso’s allegations of a plot to turn Nigeria into a one-party state have significant implications for the country’s democratic institutions and the future of its political landscape.
The PDP’s national convention is expected to take place in November, and the party is working to resolve its internal issues and move forward. The outcome of the convention will be closely watched, as it will have significant implications for the party’s future and the country’s political landscape. As Nigeria prepares for its next general elections, the PDP’s ability to overcome its internal challenges and present a united front will be crucial in determining the country’s political trajectory.