APC does not support one-party state idea – Farouk Aliyu

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All Progressives Congress (APC) member and former member of the House of Representatives Farouk Aliyu has categorically stated that the assumption that the APC is trying to make Nigeria a one-party state is not in the best interests of the nation’s democracy.

Aliyu disassociated the party from comments made by Abdullahi Ganduje, the national chairman of the APC, who recently said he liked the idea of a one-party state and that the APC was ready to take on that role.

“We in the APC do not support a one-party state. Ganduje’s statement is his personal opinion, and while he is our leader, it does not reflect the views of the party as a whole,” Aliyu stated in an interview with Arise News.

He continued by highlighting the possible negative effects of such political domination:

“A one-party state is certainly not the best path forward for our democracy. While Ganduje is entitled to his opinion, it does not represent the party’s stance.”

In response to the flood of opposition party defections, particularly from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Aliyu claimed that the APC was behind these moves, pointing out that people joined the ruling party voluntarily.

“What is our fault if anybody wants to join APC?” he asked. “We have been the opposition for a while until we became the ruling party.”

He added: “So if the members of the PDP or other parties decide to join us, we will not stop them. You know, so that’s their business. But honestly, having everybody joining, you know, APC is no good for democracy.”

Aliyu emphasized that the electorate still has the final say in decisions, even in the face of growing party membership:

“The people will decide who governs them. Whether 90% of Nigerians decide to join APC in terms of numbers, when it comes to voting, the people will decide whom to go with.”

“So if the Nigerian public don’t accept this gale of movement, they have the right to decide when the election comes.”

Aliyu questioned the reasons for Nasir El-Rufai’s recent high-profile defection from the APC to the Social Democratic Party (SDP).

“My honest opinion is that [his reasons are] selfish and personal. All this talking about Tinubu now, the party not being there and all the party has walked away from its ideals, is simply because he’s not a minister today,” Aliyu claimed.

He added: “If he were a minister, he wouldn’t be talking like this… He was promised ministerial appointment before Tinubu was elected and he didn’t get it so he’s not taking it lightly. Nevertheless, he’s entitled to his personal opinion.”

Aliyu also discussed the new coalition negotiations between the APC’s political adversaries, the PDP and the Labour Party, which are purportedly being managed by Peter Obi, a previous presidential candidate, and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. Aliyu claims that the APC is keeping an eye on these events and is still confident in its political power.

“We don’t ignore anybody. (The opposition) are Nigerians with the right (to oppose us). We don’t think they are making noise… we are watching them and working behind the scenes to ensure that they do not rear their heads and defeat us as a party. It’s all part of democracy. They can continue to collate while we continue to disband them.”

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