In the wake of leadership crisis afflicting the various opposition parties in the country and claims that the Presidency was responsible for it because it intends to turn Nigeria into a one-party state, President Bola Tinubu on Friday charged the opposition to put their houses in order before the 2027 general election.

The PBAT Door-2-Door Movement, a socio-political support group for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has pledged to mobilize 10 million votes for his re-election bid in 2027.

“On a day like this, the President should have apologised to Nigerians, acknowledged his failures, and committed to working for the people”

The Action Democratic Party (ADP) has accused President Bola Tinubu of being “economical with the truth” following his Democracy Day remarks in which he denied any intention of turning Nigeria into a one-party state.

Mr Sunday Dare is the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Public Communications. He served as Nigerian Minister of Youths and Sports from 2019 to 2023

“This government represents the lowest ebb in our democratic journey. Institutions have been weaponised”

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of engineering the internal crises plaguing opposition parties, likening the situation to the biblical imagery of “the hand of Esau but the voice of Jacob.”

Former Chairman of Warri South Local Government, Dr. Michael Tidi, has advised Nigeria’s opposition parties to stop blaming external forces for their internal crises and instead focus on restoring discipline, cohesion, and credibility within their ranks.

The Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for granting a posthumous presidential pardon to the nine Ogoni rights activists executed under the regime of General Sani Abacha, describing the move as a bold and healing step.

The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has expressed deep concern over President Bola Tinubu’s recent remarks, in which he appeared to welcome the internal crises currently affecting Nigeria’s opposition parties.

The National Assembly has passed a resolution calling for the institutionalization of an annual State of the Nation Address by the President, to be delivered before a joint session of the Senate and House of Representatives.

With profound honour, I stand before this joint session of our National Assembly; a parliament that embodies the will of the Nigerian people.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has paid glowing tribute to former President Muhammadu Buhari for officially recognising June 12 as Nigeria’s Democracy Day, describing the move as a bold step in correcting a historical injustice and honouring the will of the Nigerian people.

The president is expected to deliver his Democracy Day speech at noon as part of activities marking the June 12 commemoration.

A heavy security presence has enveloped the National Assembly complex in Abuja as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is scheduled to address a joint session of the National Assembly today, June 12, at 10:00 a.m., in commemoration of Nigeria’s Democracy Day.