“APC has buried Nigeria’s democracy” — Uche Secondus lament

• Prince Uche Secondus, former PDP Chairman, expresses concern over the potential loss of democratic principles in 2027 due to the APC’s rule.

• Secondus stated this in a statement signed by his Media Adviser, Ike Abonyi, in Abuja on Tuesday.

• The ex-PDP Chairman addressed the recent Edo State governorship election results and events.

• The election was a meticulous process where every rule was rearranged to ensure the APC candidate’s victory.

Former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Uche Secondus, has expressed concern that the year 2027 may not be part of Nigeria’s political landscape due to the diminishing democratic values under the current ruling party, the All Progressive Congress (APC).

Secondus articulated his concerns in a statement released by his Media Adviser, Ike Abonyi, in Abuja on Tuesday.

The former PDP Chairman’s remarks were prompted by the recent governorship election in Edo State, which took place last Saturday.

He asserted that the election process was manipulated to ensure the victory of the APC candidate, disregarding established electoral rules.

He indicated that there are clear signs that the ruling party is intent on “murdering and burying democracy in Nigeria.”

Secondus characterized the events in Edo State as a blatant display of electoral fraud, lacking any respect for the rule of law or the electorate’s will.

He pointed out that the outcomes of recent off-cycle elections in Imo, Kogi, and Edo states demonstrate that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), led by Prof. Mahmoud Yakubu, shows no accountability for the flawed elections conducted in 2023, which he believes have severely harmed Nigeria’s democratic integrity.

Furthermore, he highlighted the “shameless boast” of APC National Chairman Abdullahi Ganduje, who indicated that the party intends to replicate the Edo model in upcoming off-cycle elections in Ondo and Anambra states, suggesting that the ruling party’s goal is to establish a one-party state by suppressing opposition voices.

Secondus said, “The beauty of democracy is the opposing voices that help to check the ruling party but APC is set to ground Nigeria with their misrule yet won’t tolerate variance views.

“Nigeria’s democracy is sitting on the keg of gunpowder because of rigging. If the Edo Election stands it will be difficult to carry on elections in Nigeria going forward.”

He emphasized that the manipulation of the election in Edo State was flagrant, commencing with the harassment and detention of opposition leaders, as well as the compromising of key figures such as security personnel and electoral officials.

“The World is watching the shame we bring to this beautiful form of government that other nations apply to stabilize and develop their countries.” He quipped.