Nigeria's Democracy Under Threat as Party System Collapses
Professor Jibrin Ibrahim warns Nigeria's democratic system has been 'completely destroyed' after 27 years of Fourth Republic. Opposition leaders face regular expulsion with legal backing from a corrupt judiciary, while anti-corruption agencies persecute rather than prosecute them. Political parties have become monetized with paid litigants, and President Tinubu may attempt to take over all parties by 2027. The greatest challenge is the absence of a functional party system where officials are elected rather than imposed by presidents and governors. International investments in party capacity building have had zero impact as parties prioritize money over principles. With competitive politics potentially ending by 2027, Nigerians must ask: are we still ready to fight for democracy in our country?