Senator Ben Murray-Bruce has refuted reports saying that the recent exodus of Peoples Democratic Party governors to the ruling All Progressives Congress signals the end of Nigeria’s democratic contest. He recently revealed that political parties might fall, but new challengers will always arise to contest power.
Speaking on Arise TV’s Prime Time, even if the PDP dies, Nigeria’s political space guarantees that alternative forces will continue to emerge to challenge the ruling party.
He stated that once things get destroyed, other parties will always spring up to present themselves as an option.
“Things get destroyed for others to show up. There will be other parties. It may not be called PDP, but there will be opposition. So, if PDP dies, it dies. Somebody is going to show up. Somebody will show up, for sure,” he said.
Bruce shared that the 2027 elections will still go on as planned, and there will be opposition to give the ruling party a tough competition.
“There will be opposition, there will be election. There are people who will challenge the president, and it’s going to be a tough election. It’s going to be very tough,” he continued.
He further argued that while the PDP may be half dead, it does not mean Nigeria’s democratic process has collapsed.
The Silverbird TV owner concluded by saying that political figures like Atiku, Obi and Kwankwaso remain relevant as the opposition force in Nigeria.
“Don’t think because PDP is half dead means the democratic process is dead. It feels that way, people think that way, but somebody will emerge, a leader will show up, and there will be tough opposition.
Peter Obi is not dead. Kwankwaso is not dead. Atiku is not dead, so there will be opposition,” he added.
