The Lagos state Peoples Democratic Celebration (PDP) Chairmen Discussion board has urged Nigerians to withstand the plot by the All Progressives Congress (APC) to make the nation one-party system.
Talking at a press convention on Friday, the chairman of the discussion board, Chief Aderounmu Adeyemi, mentioned a one-party system is essentially incompatible with democratic beliefs, which breeds authoritarianism, suppresses dissent, and finally paves the way in which for dictatorship.
He condemned the demolition of Makoko and different riverine communities by the state authorities with out enough discover, significant engagement or sustainable resettlement plans.
He mentioned: “We unequivocally condemn the extreme hardships at present being skilled by residents underneath the APC-led administration.
“Throughout essential sectors, together with {economic} stability, safety, infrastructure, and public welfare, this authorities has persistently fallen in need of its obligations to the individuals of Lagos state.
“It’s disheartening that many residents now really feel alienated in their very own land, subjected to insurance policies that seem disconnected from their every day realities and welfare.”
Alarmed by the inhumane and insensitive demolition of communities resembling Makoko, Otumara, and Otto, the Discussion board described as “Equally troubling” the insufficient entry to high quality healthcare, particularly in distant and underserved areas of Lagos.
The group mentioned it firmly rejected the APC’s rising one-party logic” as “Nigeria doesn’t belong to any single occasion.”
The Discussion board additionally affirmed its undiluted loyalty to Dr. Amos Fawole-led state exco and Dr. Tanimu Turaki-led nationwide management because the duly elected and legit authorities of the occasion.