Chief Emma Eneukwu, Deputy National Chairman (South) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has strongly refuted recent claims suggesting Nigeria is drifting toward a one-party state under the current administration. Eneukwu dismissed such assertions as baseless propaganda propagated by opposition elements aiming to weaken the ruling party’s growing political momentum.
Speaking during a recent public address, Eneukwu emphasized that the APC remains committed to democratic principles and inclusive governance.
He said that the allegations of creeping authoritarianism are designed to create fear and discredit the achievements of the President Bola Tinubu-led administration. According to him, the spread of such narratives is a calculated political strategy intended to erode the party’s expanding support base across the country.
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“These accusations of a one-party system are entirely untrue. They are fabrications by opposition groups who feel threatened by the progress and unity within our party,” Eneukwu stated. He argued that the APC’s commitment to democratic engagement and national inclusion is evident in its policies, appointments, and developmental strategies.
Eneukwu praised President Tinubu for what he described as an exemplary leadership style rooted in inclusivity, competence, and national development. He credited the president with ensuring that all regions of the country are adequately represented in governance and benefit from key infrastructure and economic policies.
The deputy chairman also pointed to the administration’s use of regional commissions as proof of the government’s commitment to balanced development. He noted that various commissions focused on different geopolitical zones are actively working to address long-standing challenges and promote regional growth. This, according to Eneukwu, is a clear sign that the Tinubu administration is building a truly national government that does not marginalize any section of the country.
He highlighted the growing number of Nigerians who, he said, are beginning to see the APC as a party of national unity and progress. Eneukwu claimed that this rising support explains why opposition parties are increasingly resorting to what he called “falsehoods” and “divisive narratives” to remain politically relevant.
“The APC is not eliminating opposition; we are simply earning the trust of Nigerians through good governance and measurable results. The public is making a conscious choice to align with a party that is delivering on its promises,” he said.
Eneukwu also addressed the upcoming 2027 general elections, expressing confidence in the APC’s ability to maintain its dominance through performance rather than political coercion. He said that the party is focused on winning future elections through the ballot and by earning the people’s confidence, not by suppressing opposition or narrowing the democratic space.
While reaffirming the APC’s commitment to a multi-party democracy, he urged Nigerians to be wary of what he called distraction tactics by political opponents. He said the focus should remain on policy outcomes, national development, and collective efforts to strengthen democratic institutions.
Eneukwu concluded by calling on party members to remain united and committed to the vision of the current administration. He warned against internal divisions and urged the APC faithful to continue supporting the president and his cabinet as they pursue national goals.
The statements from the APC leadership come at a time of increasing political activity, with opposition parties working to consolidate alliances ahead of the next election cycle. However, Eneukwu’s remarks reinforce the ruling party’s narrative that its widening political influence stems from genuine public approval, not systemic suppression of rival voices.
