PDP Group calls On US To Help Defend Nigeria’s Democracy

A group affiliated with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), known as the PDP Like-Minds Group, has appealed to the United States government to step in and help safeguard Nigeria’s democratic system, which it says is under threat.

The group made the appeal during a peaceful protest at the U.S. Embassy in Abuja on Thursday. Led by its South-South Coordinator, Ebiowei Amakiri, the protesters urged President Donald Trump’s administration to use its diplomatic channels to support Nigeria’s democratic institutions and prevent what they described as creeping authoritarianism.

Carrying placards and banners, the demonstrators submitted a formal letter to the U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills. The document, dated November 4, 2025, titled Appeal for the United States to Intervene in Safeguarding Nigeria’s Democracy, accused the ruling party and elements within key state institutions of undermining electoral integrity and silencing dissent.

The group alleged that some officials within the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and sections of the judiciary have been complicit in actions that weaken public confidence in the democratic process. It warned that such developments could push the country toward political instability if unchecked.

According to the letter, the group expressed deep concern over what it called systemic corruption, voter intimidation, and institutional compromise, saying these have eroded the core values of justice and accountability. It urged Washington to use its moral authority and diplomatic influence to press for reforms and transparency in Nigeria’s governance system.

The group also appealed to the United States to send a clear message to those in power that abuses of authority will not go unnoticed by the international community. It said a firm response from Washington could serve as a deterrent against further violations of democratic norms and help restore faith in Nigeria’s political process.

Copies of the letter were also delivered to the European Union Ambassador to Nigeria, Gautier Mignot, the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, and the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun.

The development comes amid growing domestic and international concerns over electoral fairness, judicial independence, and political accountability in Nigeria’s 26-year democratic journey.