by Dolapo Adelana

The Ahmed Makarfi faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of planning to turn Nigeria into a one-party state.

The Makarfi faction in a statement said this following the Appeal Court ruling declaring Senator Ali Modu Sheriff as the party’s chairman.

“Two out of the 3 man Justices of the Appeal Court gave a scanty judgment in favour of Senator Ali Modu Sheriff while one for Makarfi,” the statement said.

“The Judgment has finally shown that the ruling Party, the APC is out to create a one party state in the country.

“The Party is proceeding immediately to the Supreme Court to file an appeal against the ruling of today’s appeal court judgment.”

1. Two out of the 3 man Justices of the Appeal Court gave a scanty judgment in favour of Senator Ali Modu Sheriff while one for Makarfi

— Official PDP Nigeria (@OfficialPDPNig) February 17, 2017

2. The Judgment has finally shown that the ruling Party, the APC is out to create a one party state in the country.

— Official PDP Nigeria (@OfficialPDPNig) February 17, 2017

3. The Party is proceeding immediately to the Supreme Court to file an appeal against the ruling of today's appeal court judgment

— Official PDP Nigeria (@OfficialPDPNig) February 17, 2017

Oludolapo Adelana

Dolapo is a writer and journalist who works with YNaija. He has interests in Christianity, politics and sports.