Nigeria Is Sliding Back Into Civilian Dictatorship” — Dele Momodu Raises Alarm
Renowned journalist and PDP chieftain, Dele Momodu, has issued a sobering warning about the state of Nigeria’s democracy, claiming the country is sliding dangerously toward civilian dictatorship. In his statement, Momodu expressed deep concern over the growing centralization of power, suppression of dissent, and a political climate that increasingly mirrors the authoritarian tendencies of past military regimes.
According to Momodu, what Nigerians are witnessing is a democracy in name, but not in practice. From the silencing of opposition voices to unchecked executive power and the erosion of institutional independence, he believes these signs point to a disturbing reversal of hard-won democratic gains.
“We must not watch in silence as civil liberties are trampled upon and power becomes concentrated in the hands of a few,” Momodu emphasized.
His remarks come at a time when many Nigerians are questioning the direction of the current administration and its commitment to democratic values. The warning serves as both a wake-up call and a challenge to citizens, lawmakers, and civil society to defend the integrity of Nigeria’s democracy before it’s too late.
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