Tonye Cole, who ran for governor on the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket in Rivers State, says that every party, even the ruling party, will always try to weaken the opposition.
Cole said this during an interview on ARISE Television’s “Prime Time” show, according to reports.
Tonye Cole said that the idea that the APC is working against the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is something that happens all over the world.
Cole says that the opposition should fight back, which is what makes democracy work.
He said, “Every party, even if they are not APC, will always try to make the opposition weaker.” The opposition’s reaction to that push is what makes democracy work. This happens in every part of the world.
“First and foremost, it’s something I’ve been looking forward to personally. Democracy always needs an opposition, and if that opposition is strong, it makes the whole process more legitimate.
“So, one thing you see now is an opposition that is now set on coming together. Is that good for democracy? Yes, for sure. Would the APC be against such a coming together? For sure.
“I am one of those people who think that competition makes you better.” You think smarter when you’re competing. It helps you see both your strengths and your weaknesses.
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