The Chairman of Inter-Party Advisory Council, IPAC, Yabagi Sani has said that in a multiparty democracy, there is need for a constructive coalition.
Sani, in an interview with ARISE NEWS on Saturday, also added that it is advantageous to the current administration in aiding them to better the government and its decisions.
“IPAC does not handle coalition but is mobilizing actors involved and ensuring things that they do are in the interest of political parties and Nigerians.
“We believe that in a multiparty democracy, we require a constructive coalition. It not only helps the government of the day but also the nationals to be heard, because the policies of the govt may not sit well with them.
“It has to be a credible voice to the people. This is why the developing coalition is important.”
“It is advantageous to the current administration in aiding them to better the govt and it’s decisions. IPAC is working hard to give and take feedback from the people of Nigeria”
Also addressing concerns that Nigeria may become a one party System, he further stated that if the coalition doe not happen, the country will run a one party system.
“If we do not do what is happening today, that is, the party coming together to oppose the party in power for the purpose of improvement as a multi party democracy and engage the citizens, we will have a one party System.”
On his part, the spokesperson of the New Nigeria people’s party, Ladipo Johnson said even though no invite was offered the party, the NNPP would consider supporting the cause if need be.
“We haven’t been approached. We were not aware of any meetings. We read about it in the press like everyone did and that is why the acting national chairman sent the press release.
“But we believe the county requires strong constructive opposition and we are open to looking at different scenarios that will bring good govt around the country.”
It has been reported that the PDP has been in talks with ADC, SDP, NNPP, YPP, ZLP, AMP opposition parties to form a coalition to challenge the APC stronghold in Nigerian politics.
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