Is Bola Tinubu Targeting Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi?

A number of influential figures linked to Nigeria’s weakened opposition bloc have released a joint statement expressing serious concerns about the current political direction of the country. According to them, the administration led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is allegedly steering Nigeria toward a political system dominated by a single ruling party.

These opposition voices argue that the federal government is accused of fostering an environment where political plurality is under threat. Central to their claim is the role of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), which they allege has been repurposed as a political instrument rather than functioning as an independent anti-corruption agency.

The critics assert that the EFCC is being used to apply pressure on opposition politicians, particularly sitting and former governors. They believe that several of these political figures are allegedly compelled to abandon their political platforms and align with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in order to avoid legal scrutiny.

According to the statement, politicians who resist such realignment are said to face heightened risks of investigation or prosecution for alleged financial misconduct. The opposition leaders contend that this pattern creates fear within the political space and undermines democratic competition.

They further claim that this perception of selective enforcement by the EFCC is not limited to politicians alone but is widely shared among ordinary Nigerians. In their view, the belief that the anti-graft agency operates with political bias has gained traction across the country, raising questions about institutional independence and democratic accountability.

The statement concludes by warning that if unchecked, such developments could weaken Nigeria’s democratic foundations and erode public confidence in governance, law enforcement, and the rule of law.