Odua People’s Assembly requests the United Nations, the United States, and others to take a stand against those who would undermine our democracy.

In a scathing appeal, the Odua People’s Assembly (OPA) has called on the global community to confront the forces working to undermine Nigeria’s democratic process.

In addition, they requested that Chief Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), give the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) the green light to become the country’s leading opposition party.

The former governor of Rivers State is allegedly making the PDP situation even worse with his activities, according to the OPA.

Richard Olatunji Kayode, chairman of the OPA, released a statement on Friday in which he bemoaned what the group saw as Wike’s increasing meddling in politics and efforts to destabilise the country.

Members of the group said that the Minister’s alliances with groups hostile to the PDP’s leadership have intensified the party’s internal disputes.

It would have been better for peace if Wike and his godson, Siminalayi Fubara, hadn’t gotten into a political feud, according to Kayode.

“The consequences of Wike’s behaviour go far beyond his own self-interest; they permeate the core of the Peoples Democratic Party,PDP,” he continued.

By allying himself with groups that challenge the PDP’s leadership, the OPA claimed that Wike was contributing to the breakdown of party unity.

“The ongoing internal conflict within the party is having a negative impact on its effectiveness and, consequently, on Nigeria’s democratic process,” OPA stated.

The OPA also called on the FCT minister to allow the other opposition parties strive, insisting that Nigeria’s democracy must be destabilized by a single politician.

“The democratic foundations upon which our nation stands are directly threatened by such behaviour, and the international community must recognise this. It goes beyond local concerns,” they continued.

A united front against those who would destroy our democracy must now be formed by the international community.

We, the people of Odua, are steadfast in our support for democracy and individual liberties.

Democracy in Rivers State and Nigeria can be preserved if we work together to make sure the people’s opinions are heard.