Nigeria, Jan. 28 -- A former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has alleged a plot by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to destroy the opposition parties in the country.

Mr El-Rufai, a founding member of the APC, made the allegation on Monday while speaking at a conference in Abuja.

The party is yet to react to the politician's remarks.

The event, with the theme, "Strengthening Nigeria's Democracy: Pathway to Good Governance and Political Integrity," was organised by the African Centre for Leadership, Strategy and Development (LSD).

"There seems to be a deliberate project to destroy opposition parties," he alleged.

There are 17 opposition parties in Nigeria.

Mr El-Rufai urged the parties to unite to save the country,...