Nigerian Opposition Leaders Allege Plot to Impose One-party State
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- •On April 2, 2026, opposition leaders publicly called for the removal of INEC Chairman over alleged bias.
- •INEC suspended the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), an opposition party, intensifying accusations of electoral manipulation.
- •Chuka Utomi, a political figure, accused INEC and the APC of using judicial and administrative means to weaken opposition ahead of 2027 elections.
- •Amupitan, an INEC official, denied involvement in any plan to establish a one-party state in Nigeria.
- •The ruling APC is implicated by opposition leaders in a plot to marginalize opposition parties through INEC's actions.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If the Nigerian government replaces the INEC Chairman following opposition demands it could restore some opposition confidence in the electoral process and reduce political tensions ahead of the 2027 elections.
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AFRICAThisDay (Nigeria)Amupitan: I’m Not Party to Any Plan to Turn Nigeria Into One-Party StateAFRICAPunch (Nigeria)Morning recap: Falana warns of one-candidate presidential poll, INEC faces backlash over ADC crisis, other top storiesAFRICAVanguard (Nigeria)Utomi alleges plot by INEC, APC to weaken oppositionAFRICA