Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of lacking internal democracy and a functioning party structure. Speaking at a national conference in Abuja on strengthening democracy in Nigeria, El-Rufai described the state of governance and opposition in the country as a “national emergency.”
El-Rufai, in a post shared on his X handle, criticised the APC for abandoning its founding principles, which included combating corruption, rebuilding the economy, and improving security. He argued that the party’s leadership has been undermined by poor internal structures, resulting in subpar governance.
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The former governor also raised concerns over the quality of political leadership, blaming unqualified delegates for the emergence of unsuitable candidates. He called on political parties to set higher standards for nominations, stressing that the minimum requirement of a secondary school certificate should no longer be sufficient for party candidates.
In addition to critiquing the APC, El-Rufai urged opposition parties to unite and form a broad coalition to challenge the ruling party, asserting that such unity is essential for safeguarding Nigeria’s democracy.
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