According to a report by The Sun on Saturday, May 2, 2026, the current status of democracy in the country has been brought to the attention of Chief Mike Ahamba, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria and a prominent figure within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Ahamba has made allegations that President Bola Tinubu, who is supposed to be a democrat and who once sacrificed his life for democratic governance, is actually leading efforts to weaken democratic institutions by systematically targeting opposition political parties.
He voiced his concerns about the situation, highlighting what he sees as a deliberate erosion of political opposition, an institution he thinks is crucial to a healthy democracy.
He claims that the current government is making it harder for people to share their opinions that differ from the mainstream and for alternative political platforms to gain traction, which makes one wonder what the future holds for citizen participation in democracy.
Concerns about the country’s deteriorating security situation prompted Ahamba to make his comments.
The administration seems to be acting as though everything is under control, he said, which does not represent the reality that many people in different parts of the country are experiencing, despite the growing number of reports of violence and disturbance.
The seeming chasm between official replies and the actual experiences of Nigerians, he said, may have grave consequences, and the ongoing insecurity has grown into a big problem that needs immediate attention.
When considering these changes in leadership, he said, voters should keep them in mind.
Additionally, the senior lawyer clarified that the country’s insecurity is not a monolithic issue, but rather the result of several players each with their own unique identity and set of tactics.
In order to successfully address the underlying problems and employ suitable tactics to handle each group, he emphasised the significance of comprehending these distinctions.
He claims that attempts to restore stability and peace have been hampered by a lack of clarity in identifying and addressing the many factors that contribute to insecurity.
The crisis may continue, he said, impacting both government and public trust, unless something is done soon.
He said, “It is a pity. The people should take note of it and make sure that this government does not come back, because if they come back, it would continue. Let me tell you something about insecurity. I don’t know if Nigerians have realised that there are two sets of people who do this insecurity.
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