President Bola Tinubu has dismissed claims that he is plotting to turn Nigeria into a one-party state, urging opposition parties to resolve their internal disputes ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Speaking on Friday during the commissioning of the newly completed Left-Hand Service Carriageway of the Outer Southern Expressway (OSEX) Stage II in Abuja, Tinubu stressed his commitment to democratic plurality.
“I can’t be the one to fix the problems in the opposition,” he said. “They must put their house in order ahead of 2027.”
The newly commissioned road runs from Ring Road 1 Junction to Wasa Junction, popularly known as the Apo-Wasa Road.
Addressing the media at the event, the President reaffirmed the commitment he made during his Democracy Day speech, insisting he is not interfering with opposition politics.
“As a President elected on the platform of a different political party, I have no mandate or intention to intervene in the affairs of opposition groups,” Tinubu stated.
He emphasized his dedication to democratic governance, saying, “I remain committed to a multi-party democracy. I have no interest in stifling political pluralism in this country.”
Tinubu’s comments come amid speculation from critics who accuse his administration of undermining political opposition in Nigeria.
