Tinubu’s Aide Resigns, Sighting Eroding Of “Democratic Values And Principles” In Current APC Government.
The Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Public Affairs Aliyu Audu, has officially resigned, his appointment due to the attempt to transforming Nigeria into a one-party state under the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
His resignation letter was tendered in a letter dated June 8, 2025, submitted through the Office of the President’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila.
In a personal statement accompanying his resignation, Audu clarified that his decision was not driven by political defection but by conscience.
While distancing himself from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Audu emphasised his firm rejection of moves aimed at silencing opposition voices and undermining Nigeria’s democratic fabric.
Audu also expressed concern of the dangers in strangulating political competition, as he called for a friendly competitive political culture based on the democratic ideas and integrity.
“Though I do not align with the PDP, I refuse to be used directly or indirectly as an instrument to reduce Nigeria to a one-party state. That would be a betrayal of both divine favor and democratic principle,” he said.
While expressing continued support for the Tinubu administration’s economic reforms, Audu voiced disapproval of the current political alliances within the ruling party, particularly the partnership between President Tinubu and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike
“I will continue to support our government in power not just because I helped bring it but also because I believe in the success recorded in the area of economic reforms,” he said.
“We just differ on political views as I pride myself with being a progressive and a promoter of democratic values which seems to be lost in the unholy alliance of PBAT with Wike.”
Audu called for leadership that embraces ideological diversity, noting that suppressing alternative voices is not leadership but a regression that runs contrary to the divine order, which upholds freedom of choice and diversity of thought.
