APC Afraid of 2027 Elections, Wants “Tinubu Coronation” – Uche Secondus

Former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Uche Secondus, has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of attempting to weaken Nigeria’s democratic system ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Secondus alleged that the APC is afraid of electoral competition and instead prefers what he described as a “coronation” of President Bola Tinubu, suggesting an alleged move toward a one-party arrangement in the country.

He made the remarks while reacting to a recent Federal High Court judgment in Abuja ordering the Independent National Electoral Commission (Independent National Electoral Commission) to deregister five political parties, including the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Accord Party, Zenith Labour Party (ZLP), Action Alliance (AA), and Action Peoples Party (APP).

In a statement issued on Wednesday, the former PDP chairman accused the government of using judicial processes to undermine opposition parties and shrink Nigeria’s democratic space.

He warned that removing political parties mid-electoral cycle could destabilize the political system and weaken multi-party democracy, arguing that such actions disenfranchise voters and limit political participation.

Secondus further described the court ruling as “judicial interference” in the democratic process, insisting that Nigeria’s constitution envisages party reviews after general elections not during an ongoing election cycle.

According to him, deregistering parties at this stage gives undue advantage to established political interests while stifling emerging political movements.

He urged stakeholders to resist any attempt to narrow Nigeria’s political space, stressing that healthy democracy depends on open competition, inclusiveness, and equal opportunity for all political actors.