Former Edo State Governor, Professor Oserheimen Osunbor, has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led federal government of systematically working to weaken opposition political parties in Nigeria. He made these remarks during an appearance on the Channels Television program ‘Politics Today’ on Friday.
Osunbor, a Professor of Law, specifically criticized Femi Gbajabiamila, the Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, over a recent statement. Gbajabiamila was alleged to have advised House of Representatives member Leke Ajebade to remain in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and work to dismantle it from within.
Expressing his views, Osunbor stated, “This administration is doing everything within its power, and even exceeding its authority, to destroy opposition political parties.” He further claimed that the independence of the legislature and the judiciary no longer exists in Nigeria. He cited a viral video in which the Chief of Staff was heard telling a Reps member to stay in the ADC and disrupt the party.