Gbenga Hashim Accuses APC of Plotting to Weaken Opposition Ahead of 2027 Elections
Gbenga Hashim, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of orchestrating legal and institutional moves aimed at weakening opposition parties ahead of the 2027 Nigerian general election.
In a statement issued on Sunday by his media office, Hashim alleged that recent political developments across the country point to a deliberate strategy by the APC to constrain opposition participation and shrink Nigeria’s democratic space. He said such actions, if unchecked, could undermine the principles of multiparty democracy.
According to Hashim, the use of courts, state institutions and administrative processes to pressure opposition figures is not only undemocratic but also dangerous for national stability. He warned that attempts to silence dissenting voices or weaken rival parties would ultimately backfire.
“No legal or administrative manoeuvre can derail Nigeria’s multiparty democracy,” he said, adding that the country’s democratic institutions must be protected from partisan manipulation.
The PDP chieftain maintained that Nigerians are increasingly dissatisfied with the state of governance and would express their verdict at the polls. He expressed confidence that the APC would be defeated in the 2027 general elections, insisting that the opposition remains resilient despite internal and external pressures.
Hashim also called on civil society groups, the media and the international community to remain vigilant and speak out against actions that threaten democratic norms. He urged electoral authorities and the judiciary to uphold neutrality and fairness in the political process.
He concluded by reaffirming the PDP’s commitment to democratic values and peaceful political engagement, stressing that Nigeria’s future depends on free, fair and credible elections.
