Kwankwasiyya Movement Warns Against One-Party System Imposition

The Kwankwasiyya Movement is urging Nigerians to actively oppose any attempts to consolidate power that could lead to a one-party system in the country. The movement stressed that maintaining political diversity, ideological contestation, and respecting electoral mandates are crucial for the health of Nigeria's democracy.

In a statement released on Thursday, Habibu Sale Mohammed, the spokesperson for the movement, highlighted that politicians should not use party switching as a strategy to gain power at the expense of the electorate's decisions. He asserted that elected officials must prioritize their loyalty to the Nigerian people above all else.

"We call on citizens to remain watchful, peaceful, and engaged in protecting our democratic institutions. Nigeria's democracy belongs to its people and should not be undermined by convenience or a concentration of power," Mohammed stated.

The movement pointed out the current situation where the All Progressives Congress (APC) holds significant sway over both the executive and legislative branches, a position notably strengthened by elected officials crossing party lines.

The statement elaborated, "These transitions are more than just political shifts; they raise significant ethical and constitutional questions. When elected representatives abandon the parties that helped them win their mandates without sound ideological reasons or consultation with their constituents, it distorts democratic representation."

It concluded by cautioning that democracy typically declines gradually rather than collapsing suddenly, often through the acceptance of opportunistic defections, the weakening of opposition, and the enactment of laws that do not reflect the public's will.