I Go Save Drops Blunt Take On 2027 Election, Says It’s Poor Vs Paid Poor

Nigerian comedian Otaghware Onodjayeke, popularly known as I Go Save, has described the 2027 general election as a contest between the poor and what he called the “paid poor.”

The comedian made the remark in a social media post while commenting on Nigeria’s political climate ahead of the 2027 elections.

According to Bush Radio Academy, I Go Save expressed concern about the influence of financial inducement on voters and suggested that the forthcoming election could be shaped by the economic challenges faced by many Nigerians.

“The 2027 election is the poor VS the paid poor!!! Not business as usual. Not business as usual,” he wrote.

The comment has attracted attention online, with the comedian’s statement being interpreted by some as a reference to the influence of money and vote-buying in Nigerian politics. However, I Go Save did not provide further details explaining the specific political actors or situations he had in mind.

His remarks come as political activities and discussions surrounding the 2027 general election continue to intensify, with politicians, entertainers, civil society voices and other public figures increasingly commenting on the country’s political direction.

In a separate development, Abia State Governor Alex Otti has directed security agencies in the state to provide a level playing field for all political parties that intend to campaign ahead of the 2027 elections.

The Abia State Commissioner of Police, Wilfred Afolabi, disclosed this while briefing journalists on the outcome of the state’s monthly Security Council meeting in Umuahia.

Afolabi, who was accompanied by the governor’s Special Adviser on Security, Navy Commander MacDonald Ubah (rtd.), said the governor had given clear instructions concerning the forthcoming political activities.

According to the commissioner, Otti directed security agencies to ensure that all political parties were allowed to operate within the law and receive equal protection during the campaign period.

The developments come as preparations and political conversations surrounding the 2027 elections continue across the country.