David Mark Alleges APC Plot to Impose One Party State During National Opposition Summit in Ibadan

Former Senate President David Mark slams the APC at the Ibadan opposition summit, alleging a plot to destroy multi-party democracy and calling out cabinet failures.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 25, 2026, 10:22 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from The Sun Nigeria

Opposition Leaders Gather to Challenge Ruling Party Dominance

Senator David Mark, serving as the National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, has raised a significant alarm regarding the trajectory of Nigeria’s governance. At a high stakes national summit held at the Oyo State Government House in Ibadan, the former Senate President declared that the threat of a one party system has transitioned from rumor to a calculated agenda. Mark asserted that the ruling All Progressives Congress, or APC, has spent the last three years systematically attempting to weaken the voices of the opposition. He vowed that this consolidation of absolute power would be resisted by a unified political front.

Cabinet Reshuffle Dismissed as Evidence of Administrative Failure

Addressing the recent changes within the federal executive council, Mark dismissed the presidency’s cabinet reshuffle as a desperate attempt to salvage a sinking ship. He argued that the decision to replace ministers after three years is a silent confession of incompetence by the current administration. According to Mark, a winning team is never subjected to such drastic changes, and the scramble for new personnel only occurs when existing strategies have failed to yield results. He characterized the tenure of the ruling party as a consistent record of failure that cannot be masked by minor administrative adjustments.

Electoral Credibility and Concerns Over Institutional Bias

The former Senate President extended his criticism to the Independent National Electoral Commission, expressing deep seated fears regarding the integrity of future balloting. Mark cautioned that the electoral body appears increasingly poised to facilitate kangaroo elections designed to preserve the status quo. He warned that if the credibility of the polls is compromised, the democratic will of the people will be effectively suppressed. Despite these concerns, he remained defiant, stating that the collective power of the Nigerian electorate far outweighs the ruling party’s ability to manipulate the democratic process.