Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has said the All Progressives Congress (APC) will not remain in power indefinitely, stressing that political power in Nigeria remains contestable.
El-Rufai made the statement during the 23rd Daily
Trust Dialogue, themed “Nigeria’s Fourth Republic: What Is Working and What Is
Not.”
According to him, Nigeria’s democratic experience stands out
on the African continent because no single party permanently controls power.
“Nigeria does not have a permanent ruling party, and that is
an achievement,” El-Rufai said.
He noted that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governed
Nigeria for 16 years before losing power, adding that the APC will also not
rule forever.
“The PDP governed for 16 years. The APC will not govern
forever. It is likely that in 2027, the APC will be gone,” he said.
El-Rufai said this reality shows that power in Nigeria
remains open to competition, unlike in some African countries with dominant
party systems.
“Power therefore, remains contestable. This distinguishes
Nigeria from dominant party systems elsewhere on the continent,” he said.
However, he added that political competition has not yet
translated into good governance or accountability.
“Competition has not yet matured into accountability and
good governance,” El-Rufai said.
He also noted that political parties in Nigeria remain weak,
describing them as “personality-driven and transactional.”
The former governor spoke from Brussels, Belgium, where he
said he was recovering from illness, and apologized for his absence from the
event in Abuja.
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