On May 17, 2025, Dr. Moses Paul, a prominent Nigerian commentator and Peter Obi aide, sparked widespread debate with a scathing reaction to Senate President Godswill Akpabio’s recent statement.
Akpabio, speaking at a midterm empowerment briefing in Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State, declared that by 2027, “there will be nothing like political parties” in the state, as all would unite to support his senatorial candidacy.
The remarks, reported by Daily Post Nigeria on May 16, 2025, have drawn sharp criticism for their perceived threat to Nigeria’s democracy.
In a viral X post, Dr. Paul called the statement “reckless and dangerous,” arguing it undermines the foundation of democratic governance in a nation already grappling with electoral malpractice.
Dr. Paul highlighted the irony of such a statement coming from the nation’s third-highest-ranking official, accusing the political system of rewarding “electoral criminals” with high offices.
The post also referenced Peter Obi, the Labour Party candidate who gained traction in the 2023 elections, as a beacon of hope for reform.
