Politicians Are Like Ghosts!” — Udenta Explains Why One-Party Rule Can’t Work In Nigeria

Former National Secretary of the defunct Alliance for Democracy (AD), Udenta Udenta, has explained why any attempt by the All Progressives Congress (APC) to impose a one-party system in Nigeria would ultimately fail.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Speaking on Tuesday during an appearance on Arise Television, Udenta argued that Nigeria’s diversity makes the idea of a one-party state unrealistic and unsustainable.

According to him, the APC is likely to shrink after its internal primaries, with other political parties benefiting from the fallout.

He likened politicians to “ghosts,” noting that they frequently move from one political platform to another in search of relevance and opportunity.

Udenta pointed to recent political developments in Rivers State as evidence of internal weaknesses within the APC, describing them as warning signs of deeper administrative and structural problems within the ruling party.

He stressed that a multinational and heterogeneous country like Nigeria would naturally resist any attempt to enforce a single-party system.

Udenta further argued that efforts by the APC over the past two and a half years to dominate the political space would gradually fade, as politicians continue to realign themselves across parties.

Highlighting the fluid nature of Nigerian politics, he cited the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as an example, noting that the party was once politically insignificant but has gained renewed relevance through the Obidient movement and the influence of Peter Obi, particularly in the Southeast and other parts of the country.