The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged Nigerians to rise against what it described as the All Progressives Congress (APC)’s plot to impose a one-party dictatorship on the country.
The call comes amid a wave of defections across political lines and ahead of the PDP’s much-anticipated National Convention scheduled for August 2025 in Kano.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the opposition party said the convention would mark a critical step in repositioning the PDP to “rescue Nigeria” from the grip of the ruling APC ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The PDP accused the Tinubu-led government of deploying underhanded tactics, sponsoring internal crises within opposition parties, stifling dissent, and undermining democratic institutions, in a bid to eliminate political competition.
“Nigerians must therefore rise to resist the APC’s sinister plot to transform Nigeria into a one-party totalitarian state,” the statement read.
It lamented the escalating hardship in the country, blaming it on what it described as the APC’s “anti-people economic policies” that have resulted in worsening poverty, insecurity, and daily loss of lives.
The party said the upcoming convention would prioritize merit, transparency, and inclusivity, ensuring the emergence of capable leaders to counter the ruling party’s “misrule.”
“The PDP, as a party of the people, is committed to the rule of law and the will of the electorate. We are gearing up to restore true democracy in 2027,” it added.
The party also urged Nigerians—especially party loyalists and stakeholders—to reject APC’s agenda and rally behind the PDP to safeguard Nigeria’s future.
“Together, we will defeat the APC’s authoritarian ambitions and return Nigeria to the path of unity, peace, and prosperity,” the statement concluded.