Tinubu made this known while speaking during a special joint session of the National Assembly to mark Democracy Day, following growing concern from opposition parties and critics, who have accused the ruling APC of attempting to stifle dissent and establish political dominance across the country.


“At no time in the past, nor any instance in the present, and no future juncture shall I view the notion of a one-party state as good for Nigeria. I have never attempted to alter any political party registration with INEC,” he affirmed.


He noted that the APC is not afraid of internal or external competition and will continue to welcome defectors from other political parties.


Tinubu, who said the country had made significant democratic gains since the dark days of military dictatorship, also saluted the sacrifices of Nigeria’s pro-democracy heroes, particularly the late Chief Moshood Abiola, whose June 12, 1993, presidential victory was annulled by the military regime of General Ibrahim Babangida.


Speaking with lawmakers, Tinubu highlighted the need for continued cooperation between the executive and legislative arms of government and urged them to put the people first in their decisions and actions.