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High-Stakes Standoff!” – Opposition Threatens 2027 Boycott, Questions Independent National Electoral Commission Credibility
Opposition parties in Nigeria are beginning to weigh the option of boycotting the 2027 general elections, citing alleged bias by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and claims that efforts are being made to create a smooth path for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to run without serious opposition.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The call for a potential boycott has been spearheaded by a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) led by Taminu Turaki, alongside Omoyele Sowore, National Chairman of the African Action Congress (AAC).
Meanwhile, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has stated that the proposal would be carefully reviewed by its leadership before any decision is made.
Speaking with Sunday Punch, the National Publicity Secretary of the Turaki-led PDP faction, Ini Ememobong, said a boycott could become necessary to avoid legitimising what he described as a compromised electoral process.
He accused INEC and the All Progressives Congress (APC) of deliberately weakening opposition parties in order to pave the way for an uncontested election.
Ememobong pointed to recent actions by INEC, including the withdrawal of recognition for the National Working Committee of the ADC led by David Mark, as factors that have further deepened divisions within the opposition.
He also expressed concerns about the timing of certain electoral activities, such as the clean-up of the voter register and monitoring of party records, warning that such measures could potentially be used to deregister opposition parties.
According to him, opposition groups now face a critical choice—either unite under a common platform or withdraw entirely from the process.
He argued that INEC’s actions suggest an attempt to stage what he described as a “coronation” rather than a competitive election, urging opposition parties to adopt unconventional but lawful strategies to push back.
Similarly, Sowore questioned the value of participating in an election he believes may lack credibility, stating that recent developments indicate the absence of a level playing field.
He argued that if free, fair, and credible conditions cannot be guaranteed, opposition parties should seriously consider a boycott rather than taking part in a flawed process.
Reacting to the growing calls, ADC National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, acknowledged the concerns raised but noted that any decision on a boycott would ultimately rest with the party’s leadership.
He added that despite the ongoing controversy, the ADC remains confident in its chances in the 2027 elections.
The discussion around a possible boycott comes amid increasing tension within opposition circles and heightened scrutiny of Nigeria’s electoral process ahead of the next general elections.
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