Nigeria at a Crossroads: The danger of one-party rule for democracy and national unity, by Dr Tukur Madu Yemi Nigeria’s democracy stands at a perilous crossroads. Although our Constitution clearly provides for a multi-party system, recent political developments suggest we are drifting toward a de facto one-party state. If this trend continues unchecked, it could erode democratic institutions, weaken good governance, and exacerbate the deep-rooted divisions that threaten our national unity. The Growing Defection Trend In recent months, there has been an alarming surge in political defections. Members of the National Assembly,...