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Onenparty system might work but not when APC is rulling. Let it be on a neutral ground .
New party, new ideology and spirit.

Chai, life, once it's your turn, suddenly, bad is good...

Just like Hamas?

The issue of advocating for a one-party state, especially in a democracy like Nigeria, is a deeply philosophical and political question that touches on governance, freedom, accountability, and the historical struggles for pluralism.

✨ Democracy vs. One-party Rule

Democracy, by design, encourages competition of ideas, checks and balances, and the protection of minority opinions.

A one-party system—even if voluntarily formed—can lead to concentration of power, suppression of dissent, and the erosion of accountability mechanisms.

Philosophically, the move toward a single dominant party often implies trust in a singular truth, which contradicts the pluralism inherent in democratic theory (John Stuart Mill would argue this threatens liberty).

✨ China as a Model?
Ganduje's reference to China reflects a utilitarian justification: if the system works economically, then it's acceptable politically.

But that ignores China's authoritarian structure, limited civil liberties, and state-controlled information.

Comparing Nigeria to China philosophically is problematic because context, history, and values differ greatly.

⭐ Moral Integrity and Leadership

Many commenters point out the moral failure of Nigerian politicians, using Ganduje’s own controversies (e.g., alleged bribery videos) as an example.

Even if a one-party state were theoretically efficient, in a corrupt system, it could become a dictatorship cloaked in democracy.

Thinkers like Plato and Confucius emphasized virtue and justice in leadership—if leaders lack integrity, no system (one-party or multi-party) can flourish.

⭐ Public Reaction and Democratic Values

The harsh criticism in responses reflects a deep public skepticism.

People fear being silenced, marginalised, or left without representation.

From a Rousseauian or Kantian perspective, consent of the governed and dignity of the citizen are non-negotiable.

A Philosophical Question for You:

Should political unity ever be valued over democratic diversity if it claims to bring peace or progress?

njokuuche77:
A one-party system might work for China, but Nigeria is a different terrain entirely because we thrive on diversity and the balance of opposing views. Democracy is about options, accountability, and healthy competition. If every dissenting voice joins the ruling party, who will question excesses or check abuse of power?
What’s missing isn't more defectors, it’s stronger institutions and performance based politics.
Nigeria doesn’t need fewer parties, what we need are parties that actually serve the people not just switch sides for survival of stomach infrastructure.
We dey watch una.

This is what happens when the opposition is as bad as the government. Instead of the opposition building political parties that are discipline with ideas and values. They jump from one party to another

It worked in China because they strict rules for corrupt government officials

If we are copying China one party system we should also copy their strict rules too

If we should go by China standard you ganduje would be long gone is either you are executed or serving long jail terms

SICK CITIZEN REFUSE TO RESCUE THEMSELVES FROM CURRENT ZOMBIES IN ASO ROCK, SHAME ON YOU

OdogwuMike:
Chai, life, once it's your turn, suddenly, bad is good...

That's just the mindset of the average Nigerian.

The evil becomes good when they're profiting from it, directly or indirectly.

When there's no way for them to benefit from it, they go bonkers.

Very typical

stuffs2002:
1) China is a one party system yet it is not a disaster
2) Obi can never bring Nigeria together because he is too dull with a very low IQ and he is a bitter and hateful tribalist
3) Why are 0BIDIENTS always trying to divide Nigerians under ethnic and tribal lines. Why do you 0BIDIENTS always get upset and bitter whenever Nigerians and united and making progress?

Typical of peppery mouth people. They sent you to school but all you learnt is nagging and blackmail. After writing all the nonsense above, you hail yourself as having achieved a lot for Tinubu 2027 campaign.

Only a criminal can say this.

With this old dinosaurs in power and still talking trash make me not wanting to stop reading news.

One good thing is that no man will live for ever. There is death. If death wasnt the end of every human being. Nigerians would have been eaten raw and nobody can say anything. Let them continue.

[quote author=BlackViper post=135308047]Imagine being comfortably unintelligent to voice such a moronic statement and leave your fellow citizens to suffer from second hand embarrassment on your behalf.
Classic low IQ leader with nothing of value to offer.


Perfectly said

BlackViper:
https://www.thecable.ng/ganduje-too-many-political-parties-spoil-governance-nothing-wrong-with-a-one-party-state/

Gandollar himself
The smartest thief of our time
Let him keep ranting thrash

Many of us lacked comprehension,not that I supported or against one party system but the man didn't say Nigeria must practice one party system but that if political parties and Nigerians agree on one party state so be it, so far Nigerians and political parties are not forced into it because agreement is part of democracy.

The more reason why supreme court said nobody can interfere in the internal affairs of a political party like in choosing their leaders and representative because political party is an association of like minds or same ideology.

Evil men joined the group.

See what these idiotic leaders are saying while Nigeria is fast becoming an international joke whose systems are failing at an impossible rate. See the recent jamb results, WAEC the same thing. Transport, health, Agricultural sectors all failing so much so that all stakeholders are crying out. Only these political clowns seem to be having a good time of it because all the do is allocate funds to garrish and poorly thought out projects and turn around and steal all the money. Is this how we will be watching these people getting bolder and bolder?

Then something is wrong with you Sir.

bid4rich:
I talk am.....

That's the goal

But wait!

Does China has the same corrupt mindset that Nigeria politicians have, can you - APC, make law to execute corrupt politicians or sentence them to long term imprisonment either before or now?

I know Ganduje will not be able to answer that
question because he will be

Until you take selfishness out of Nigeria politics, we will NEVER get anywhere.

My take

Yours is a fantastic take.

Such statement can only come from a known thief...
Who is behind Nigeria's ordeal like this..
Does this filthy nut understand the principles of Checks and Balances...
At the moment,there's nothing like Separation of Power n this good for nothing maggot is saying trash here...
Posterities will judge all of you brutally...

The Chinese model is based on meritocracy as a civil servant examination determines who gets nomination to contest election. In Nigeria, there is no civil service examination process before being vetted to qualify to be nominated before contesting election.

If we can copy China, perfectly, it is a better democratic model than the western model of democracy.

BlackViper:
https://www.thecable.ng/ganduje-too-many-political-parties-spoil-governance-nothing-wrong-with-a-one-party-state/

Spoken like a true despot wannabe.

Mumu, what do you know about one party state.

BlackViper:
https://www.thecable.ng/ganduje-too-many-political-parties-spoil-governance-nothing-wrong-with-a-one-party-state/

Toluwanise247:
Go and ask your fada what Nigerians experience during Abacha time because I know you are too young then or unborn.

I doubt you witnessed up to 3 military regimes in Nigeria, well, I did and I can tell you Tinubu is worse in performance...

WorldRichest:
Una go cry tire.

So your people being killed by Fulani herdsmen are doing what, throwing party abi?

rinzaugustine:
They have totally ruined Nigerian democracy that many human rights activists laid down their lives in the past to achieve

..it's the opposition parties that should also be blamed.. PDP, labour party members for fighting each other, destabilizing, fractionalizing the party and too many Court cases also bring problems and till now they cannot settle their issues and problems in the party..so this will cause mass defection of their members to a party where there is no much problems and where they are sure of winning the 2027 election .. for me independent candidacy will be a solution to all this issues and defections and it will be good for democracy

Criminals!

With politics as the most lucrative venture in nigeria, it should now have a one party

What will remain for citizens

Nigeria is in serious trouble

......

Nigerians the ball is in your court in 2027

ufotunang:
..it's the opposition parties that should also be blamed.. PDP, labour party members for fighting each other, destabilizing, fractionalizing the party and too many Court cases also bring problems and till now they cannot settle their issues and problems in the party..so this will cause mass defection of their members to a party where there is no much problems and where they are sure of winning the 2027 election .. for me independent candidacy will be a solution to all this issues and defections and it will be good for democracy

The fight you may hear in LP & pdp is ignited and fanned by apc

Open your inner eyes

You don't get it

Instead of having a one party system why not kukuma let the military takeover.

BlackViper:
https://www.thecable.ng/ganduje-too-many-political-parties-spoil-governance-nothing-wrong-with-a-one-party-state/

You can only say this because it favours you. Baba Gandollar