Tonye Cole, who ran for governor for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, says that every party, even the one in power, will always try to make the other party weaker.
Cole said this during an interview on ARISE Television’s “Prime Time” program, according to reports.
Tonye Cole said that people all over the world make accusations like this about the APC working against the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
Cole says that the opposition should push back, which is what makes democracy work.
He said, “Every party, whether it’s the APC or not, will always try to make the opposition weaker.” Democracy works because of how the opposition reacts to that push. This happens in many places.
“First and foremost, it’s something I’ve been looking forward to. Democracy always needs an opposition, and if that opposition is strong, it gives the whole process legitimacy.
“So, one thing you can see now is that the opposition is now set on coming together. Is that good for democracy? Of course. Would the APC be against this coming together? Yes, for sure.
“I’m one of those people who think that competition makes you better. You think more clearly when you compete. It helps you see your own strengths and weaknesses.
