Human rights lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, on Friday called on President Bola Tinubu to halt what he described as attempts to foist a one-party state on Nigeria.
Adeyanju, in a post on his X handle, urged the President to rein in “anti-democratic forces” allegedly operating within and around his administration.
He alleged that some actors were using the courts to frustrate opposition parties and prevent them from fielding candidates in the 2027 general elections.
“These actions are fundamentally undemocratic and must be halted,” he said.
The lawyer warned that advisers suggesting that a strong opposition could threaten the President’s re-election bid were misleading him.
Adeyanju stated that sustained efforts to weaken opposition parties, including the Peoples Democratic Party and the African Democratic Congress, weree said the trend raised fears of an emerging plan to impose a one-party state in the country.
“Such actions pose a grave threat to Nigeria’s democracy and long-term stability,” he added.
He noted that the development could erode public confidence in democratic institutions, stressing that the international community and key stakeholders were closely watching events in Nigeria.
Adeyanju also called on former Presidents and elder statesmen to speak out against the alleged plot.
According to him, the current situation represents a defining moment for Nigeria’s democracy.
“All well-meaning Nigerians must stand firmly against any attempt to erode pluralism and democratic choice,” he said.
