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Is Nigeria becoming a one-party state?

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Amaka Okoye in Lagos
April 25, 2026Advertisement
Nigeria's political landscape is shifting as growing defections to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) fuel fears of a de facto one‑party state.
With the APC now controlling 31 of 36 states, critics warn this weakens opposition and democratic accountability.
New alliances, including the African Democratic Congress, are challenging the trend ahead of the 2027 election, as voters debate whether Nigeria still offers real political choice.