One-party state bid threatens Nigeria’s stability – Jonathan

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has cautioned against the drift toward a one-party state in Nigeria, warning that such a political arrangement, if not carefully planned and purposefully structured, could harm the nation’s democracy.

Jonathan made this statement on Wednesday in Abuja during a memorial lecture and day of tribute for the late elder statesman, Chief Edwin Clark.

He emphasized that while some nations have experimented with one-party systems, doing so in Nigeria without a clearly defined process and national consensus could lead to instability.

The former president also called on the family of the late former federal commissioner to, among other things, set up a yearly memorial lecture in his honour to continue to push his ideas and what he stood for, which is a united, equitable, and prosperous Nigeria.

On his part, the Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, lamented that the labour of our heroes past was already in vain.

The former Anambra State governor highlighted the endemic poverty in rural areas, the state of insecurity, and the rising cost of living.

He maintained that the labour of people like Pa Edwin Clark had not paid off, as the sacrifices people like Pa Clark made were in vain today.

The former Anambra State governor highlighted the endemic poverty in rural areas, the state of insecurity, and the rising cost of living.

He maintained that the labour of people like Pa Edwin Clark had not paid off, as the sacrifices people like Pa Clark made were in vain today.

The chairman on the occasion and former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, said that the task of ensuring that Nigeria remains united and indivisible must be ensured by all, as the nation could only make progress if national interest was put before any personal interest.