President Bola Tinubu took a striking stance during his Democracy Day address on Thursday, openly expressing his pleasure at the disarray within Nigeria’s opposition parties. Addressing lawmakers in a joint session at the National Assembly in Abuja, Tinubu stated firmly, “I will not advise the opposition to put its house in order and I will not help them put their house in order. It is indeed a pleasure to see you in disarray.”
This statement reflects the current political climate, where multiple opposition factions are struggling to maintain cohesion. Furthermore, Tinubu refuted accusations that his administration is pushing Nigeria toward a one-party state, insisting that the democratic process remains robust despite recent defections to the APC.
The President’s remarks set the tone for the ruling party’s approach to political competition and governance as Nigeria marks its Democracy Day anniversary.