Prince Adewole Adebayo has warned that Nigeria is at risk of sliding into a one-man rule rather than evolving into a oneparty state, as concerns grow over governance, insecurity, and the state of opposition politics.

Adebayo, who was the presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the 2023 general elections, said his recent visit to violence-affected communities in Plateau State, was motivated by the need to understand the humanitarian crisis in areas such as Angua Rukuba, where attacks have left many families bereaved and displaced.

He described the situation as devastating, noting that beyond widely reported incidents, several low-profile killings continue across the country without adequate attention.

According to him, many affected communities have lost faith in government protection and now feel abandoned. “People are beginning to question the humanity of fellow human beings,” he said, adding that some victims no longer see the value in reporting incidents, believing that authorities will not respond.

The SDP chieftain said his engagement with community leaders, victims, and security personnel revealed gaps in response capacity and coordination.

While expressing confidence in the ability of law enforcement agencies, he blamed poor leadership and lack of support for their inefficiency.

He also criticised the handling of crisis situations by the federal government, arguing that leadership requires direct engagement with affected communities rather than symbolic gestures.