Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has urged President Bola Tinubu to emulate the democratic conduct of former Presidents Muhammadu Buhari and Goodluck Jonathan, saying neither administration sought to deregister opposition political parties despite intense political competition.
Atiku made the call while reacting to what he described as an attempt to deregister the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) through the courts, alleging that the move was aimed at weakening opposition parties ahead of the 2027 general elections.
In a statement issued on Saturday by the Atiku Media Office, the former vice president described the reported move as part of a broader agenda to establish a one-party state, warning that such actions could undermine Nigeria’s democracy.
He said attempts to restrict political competition run contrary to democratic principles and could erode public confidence in the electoral process.
According to Atiku, Nigerians should be free to participate in credible elections and choose leaders without undue interference.
