Opposition must die

Nigeria's democracy is facing a significant threat from the ruling party's alleged efforts to weaken the opposition. The opposition fears that the country is sliding into a one-party state, with the ruling party using coercive power, judicial manipulation, and institutional obstacles to gain an unfair advantage. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has been accused of selective pressure against opposition figures, while the judiciary has become a terrain for prolonging political wars. The courts have nullified the opposition party's conventions and barred the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognizing their outcomes. INEC has also been accused of creating administrative obstacles that could prevent the opposition from fielding candidates. The cumulative effect is a democracy that retains its rituals but loses its soul, with citizens having less and less real choice.