Nigeria moving toward ‘one-man rule’ — Adebayo warns

Adewole Adebayo, the presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party, warned against the growing threat of 'one-man rule' in Nigeria, stating that democracy can only thrive where political competition and freedom of association are protected. He was affirmed as the party's presidential candidate for the 2027 elections during the SDP national convention in Bauchi. Adebayo criticized political leaders for their handling of insecurity and poverty, calling for better protection for citizens and greater accountability from security agencies.