A former Deputy National Chairman of the PDP, Bode George, has accused President Bola Tinubu of neglecting his primary responsibility of tackling insecurity while allegedly focusing on weakening opposition parties.
In a statement on Thursday, George claimed that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), in collaboration with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), is working towards presenting Tinubu as the sole candidate in the 2027 presidential election.
Drawing from a biblical reference, he compared the situation to Abimelech, who destroyed others to secure power, warning that such actions would ultimately face divine judgment. He urged leaders across party lines to speak out against what he described as a dangerous trend threatening Nigeria’s democracy.
George also criticised INEC and its chairman, Joash Amupitan, accusing the commission of using technicalities to remove party executives and acting in favour of the ruling party.
The elder statesman warned that the country is drifting due to poor leadership and rising insecurity, stressing that Nigeria is too large and complex to be controlled by a few individuals. He called attention to the increasing cases of killings and kidnappings, stating that the government’s focus should be on addressing these issues rather than political manoeuvring.
He further alleged that INEC has strayed from its mandate, becoming a tool to undermine democracy, while also expressing concern over what he described as a decline in the judiciary’s integrity.
George concluded by accusing the president of being more focused on securing a second term in 2027 than addressing the country’s security challenges, emphasizing that a strong multi-party system remains essential for a healthy democracy.