Allen Sowore Declares PDP's Future "Doomed" Amid Defection and INEC Chair Controversy
In a striking appearance on Channels Television’s “Lunchtime” segment, political commentator Allen Sowore delivered a scathing critique of Nigeria’s Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), declaring its future “doomed” in light of recent defections and controversies surrounding the nomination of the next Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) chair.
Sowore,
known for his outspoken views, argued that the PDP has lost its ideological
footing and is hemorrhaging credibility due to internal fractures and a lack of
strategic vision. He pointed to the wave of defections from the party as
symptomatic of deeper dysfunction, suggesting that key figures are abandoning
ship not out of opportunism but because they no longer see a viable path
forward within the PDP’s framework.
The
conversation took a sharper turn when Sowore addressed the nomination process
for the next INEC chair. He expressed grave concerns over what he described as
a politicized and opaque selection process, warning that the integrity of
Nigeria’s electoral system could be compromised if partisan interests are
allowed to dominate the appointment. Sowore emphasized the need for
transparency and independence in the commission’s leadership, especially as the
country prepares for future elections.
Throughout
the interview, Sowore’s tone was one of urgency and disillusionment. He
lamented the erosion of democratic institutions and called on civil society to
remain vigilant. His remarks have since sparked debate across political
circles, with some viewing his statements as a wake-up call for reform, while others
dismiss them as alarmist rhetoric.
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