In a candid and unapologetic address on Democracy Day, President Bola Tinubu expressed satisfaction at the visible disunity among Nigeria’s opposition parties. Speaking on Thursday at the joint session of the National Assembly in Abuja, Tinubu declared, “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.”
The President’s remarks came amid ongoing political realignments, including defections into his ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Tinubu also dismissed concerns that his government is steering Nigeria towards a one-party system, emphasizing the vibrancy of Nigeria’s democracy despite the opposition’s fragmentation.
The address, delivered as part of Democracy Day celebrations, underscored the ruling party’s confidence while highlighting the challenges facing opposition forces in consolidating their ranks. More details on the implications of these political dynamics are expected to emerge.
