- He explained that recent defections into the party are individual political decisions allowed within a democratic system
- He further argued that Nigeria’s constitutional and legal structures make the emergence of a one-party system unrealistic
- He noted that politicians are free to align with platforms they believe best represent their interests and aspirations
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has rejected claims that Nigeria is sliding into a one-party structure amid the wave of defections from opposition parties to the ruling party.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the APC National Publicity Secretary, Mr Felix Morka, made this clarification while speaking on Channels Television’s year-end programme, 2025 in Retrospect: Charting a Pathway to 2026.
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He insisted that the party has neither the plan nor the intention to weaken opposition parties or undermine political diversity in the country.
Morka described the one-party state narrative as baseless, stressing that political plurality remains the backbone of democratic governance in Nigeria.
According to him, the APC’s current dominance is a direct outcome of its victory in the last general elections, which placed the party at the helm of the federal government.
He explained that recent defections into the party are individual political decisions allowed within a democratic system, not a coordinated scheme to erode opposition strength.
He noted that politicians are free to align with platforms they believe best represent their interests and aspirations, adding that such movements are normal in democratic settings.
In recent months, opposition parties, particularly the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), have witnessed the exit of governors, lawmakers and other prominent figures, a development that has sparked public debate and concerns over shrinking political competition.
However, the APC spokesman maintained that party switching is not unusual in Nigeria’s political history and should not be interpreted as a threat to the country’s multiparty democracy.
He further argued that Nigeria’s constitutional and legal structures make the emergence of a one-party system unrealistic, regardless of the political climate.
Morka urged Nigerians to see the ongoing political realignments as part of the democratic process, assuring that competition and choice would continue to define the nation’s political landscape.
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