What we’re witnessing is a slow but steady erosion of ideology in Nigerian politics, replaced by a scramble for power and survival.
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Unlike established democracies, where party affiliation is defined by clear ideological beliefs, Nigeria’s political terrain lacks such structure.
In countries like the United Kingdom, lawmakers and executives are easily identified by the policies and principles they support. Sadly, despite adopting a similar political framework, Nigeria has failed to replicate this vital aspect of party identity.
Instead, political actors are defecting en masse to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), not because of ideological belief, but because it is the seat of power. This trend is deeply troubling. It signals the collapse of political diversity and risks creating a single-party mindset where dissent is stifled and the competition of ideas—a cornerstone of democracy—is diminished.
Even more alarming is that many of those who remain in the opposition appear to be biding their time. Some are waiting for the “right signal” to defect through the backdoor; others are subtly aligning themselves for future crossover. The result is a hollowed-out opposition, lacking the strength, clarity, or purpose to challenge governance effectively.
Historically, Nigeria’s democracy has relied on the balance between ruling parties and strong opposition. That balance is now under threat.
With the APC increasingly seen as the “new bride” in Nigerian politics, opposition parties are becoming weak and irrelevant. Their silence and inactivity suggest they no longer serve as watchdogs of democracy but as passive observers waiting for an invitation to join the feast.
But the real question is: Where will a viable opposition come from? Will it emerge from the youth, a demographic that has been strategically divided along ethnic, religious, and regional lines by the elite? Or from the existing opposition—many of whom have been compromised, bought off, or simply lack the political depth to challenge for power?
Sadly, the media—often referred to as the fourth estate of the realm—has also become complicit.
Instead of serving as the conscience of the nation, much of the media has adopted selective activism: loud where silence is golden and silent where boldness is required. This dereliction of duty has only helped entrench a political class unbothered by accountability or ideology.
As we wade through the murky waters toward the 2027 general elections, the political elite will continue to secure their interests through money, influence, projects, and privileged networks. But in doing so, we are leaving behind the ideological foundations that are essential for any true democracy.
This is more than a political crisis; it is a betrayal of democratic growth and a missed opportunity to guide the next generation of leaders with principle.
The time to redeem Nigeria’s political future is now—whether as members of APC, PDP, or any other party. Our affiliation should not be defined by access to power, but by alignment of values. We must shift our focus from personalities to principles, from political convenience to ideological conviction.
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This article is not a call to shame any party, nor is it an attack on individuals.
Rather, it is a call to action—for political ideology to return to the center of Nigerian democracy. Only then can we build a system where future leaders inherit more than power—they inherit purpose.
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