2027: Opposition strengthens democracy – APM VP candidate, Daura, warns towards suppression

The Vice-Presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement, APM, Lawal Musa Daura, has known as for an inclusive authorities that may deliver collectively Nigerians throughout political, ethnic and non secular divides to handle the nation’s challenges.

Daura made the decision on Wednesday in Abuja in the course of the social gathering’s manifesto unveiling, the place he described inclusivity, mutual respect and nationwide dialogue as important elements for sustainable democracy and nationwide growth.

He famous that opposition determines how a lot the federal government can deal with political temperature or its capability to deliver it down.

He maintained that opposition events needs to be seen as complementary to authorities reasonably than enemies, arguing {that a} robust opposition helps to cut back political stress and strengthen democratic governance.

“Opposition is complementary to government, not enemies. Where there is no opposition, or no fair opposition, or no qualitative opposition, there is a problem,” he said.

The APM Vice-Presidential candidate also expressed worry that Nigeria’s democracy was facing challenges due to what he described as unfair political competition and the suppression of opposition voices.

According to him, “democracy cannot thrive in an atmosphere where political opponents are denied a fair playing field and citizens are prevented from freely expressing their choices.

“Democracy develops through tranquillity, understanding, respect for one another, honesty, sincerity, and the like. But in an atmosphere where none of such is available, there is a threat to democracy itself.”

Daura said the intention of the APM-led administration in 2027 is to promote justice, fairness and genuine representation, insisting that its political ambition was driven by the interest of Nigerians.