- Anything short of a truly transparent electoral process could plunge the nation into an unprecedented crisis
Former political adviser to Nigeria’s Vice President, Dr. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has underscored the need for free, fair and credible elections in 2027.
Baba-Ahmed’s statement comes as discussions intensify around Nigeria’s upcoming 2027 general elections and concerns mount over the credibility and integrity of the polls.
Anything short of a truly transparent electoral process could plunge the nation into unprecedented crisis, he wrote on his X account on Monday
Dr. Baba-Ahmed stressed the urgent need for Nigeria’s political leaders and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to heed the growing concerns being raised about the credibility of the next general elections.
“Voices are being raised regarding the integrity of the 2027 elections. Our leaders and INEC should listen. Anything short of the most transparent elections will produce neither winners nor losers. Rigging will risk plunging this country into its worst crisis. No one wants that,” he wrote.
His remarks come amidst moves by the House of Representatives, which has proposed a single day for the conduct of the five elections in 2027.
If the proposal is upheld, the reviewed Electoral Act would empower the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to simultaneously conduct the presidential, senatorial, House of Representatives, governorship and House of Assembly polls in one day
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