President Bola Tinubu has rejected claims that Nigeria is headed towards a one-party state.
He added that a healthy opposition is imperative for
development and progress.
Speaking at the national convention of the All Progressives
Congress (APC) in Abuja on March 27, Tinubu said democracy thrives when there
is credible opposition.
The opposition has repeatedly accused Tinubu and the APC of
plotting to turn the country into a one-party state.
“Let us say this clearly and sincerely. We are here for
national unity and greatness. We are not going to look back. Critics can say it
anyway they want,” the president said.
“We thank the Lord for what we have been doing in the last
three years — 26 years of unbroken freedom, commitment and democracy.
“Let me reiterate, especially to those who often lament and
misunderstand us: we do not seek a one-party state.
“Democracy thrives on vibrant and healthy competition. As a
statesman and political leader, I believe in a credible opposition — one that
can challenge, question and help refine policies.
“That is how statecraft improves, and good governance is
achieved. That is how nations advance.”
The president added that the right to associate freely as
enshrined in the constitution, cannot be trampled on, nor can the APC be
prevented from exercising that right as it deems fit.
“But we cannot burn the constitutional freedom of our
association. As a statesman and a political leader, I believe in credible
opposition,” Tinubu said.
“One, you can challenge, question and help refine policies.
That is how improvements and good governance are achieved. That is how all
nations thrive.”
‘ECONOMIC REFORMS YIELDING RESULTS’
Tinubu also said the economic reforms initiated by his
administration have begun to yield results through improved investment and
growing interest in the oil and gas sector.
“The government has remained focused on delivering on its
mandate to the Nigerian people,” the president said.
“Amid the complex global economic and political environment,
today, I can assure you we are on the right track.
“Investors’ confidence has partly improved. Our oil and gas
sector has once more become attractive to foreign investment.
“Following our reforms, our Eurobond was oversubscribed by
400%, and Nigeria exited the financial grey list, making a return to global
financial credibility.”
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