Why Opposition Parties In Nigeria Are Failing to Deliver

A thriving democracy depends on opposition parties because they provide a counterbalance to the government and offer substitute leadership and programmes. However, in Nigeria, opposition parties have frequently fallen short of these expectations. Rather than robustly challenging the government or offering meaningful alternatives, many are embroiled in internal crises, weakening their ability to serve as a credible opposition. We examine the effects of this development in Nigeria’s o...