Politics
They Have Started Rigging’: Pre-Election Scandal Rocks Political Landscape
Renowned Political Scientist, Professor Adele Jinadu, has sounded an alarm over what he describes as early efforts by Nigeria’s political elite to manipulate the 2027 general elections.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Speaking at the Policy Dialogue on “State of Anti-Corruption Policy and Practice in Nigeria” held in Abuja on Monday, Jinadu criticized the appointment of individuals with known political affiliations as commissioners in the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
Jinadu stressed that the credibility of INEC is crucial for conducting free and fair elections. He expressed concerns that appointing politically inclined individuals to such critical roles jeopardizes the nation’s democratic future.
“They have already started laying the groundwork for rigging the next general election by appointing known party loyalists,” Jinadu remarked. “Many commissioners will be up for reappointment next year, and the power of appointment will be used to install those who will serve their interests.”
He further highlighted the link between vote buying and procurement practices, noting that political actors are amassing funds for the 2027 elections. Jinadu urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to focus on monitoring party primaries, where large sums of money—including foreign currencies—are exchanged to secure tickets, rather than targeting poor voters who receive small bribes.
“Nigerian citizens have been misled for too long. The battle for our future has begun, and we are at a critical juncture,” Jinadu stated. “We cannot afford to remain passive. The ‘Night Watchman’ approach must be adopted, where everyone actively defends our democracy. I refuse to tire in this fight; we must continue to speak truth to power.”
Commenting on Nigeria’s anti-corruption efforts, Jinadu observed that political interference has undermined the operations of agencies like the EFCC and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). He pointed to frequent leadership changes as a significant challenge, noting that the EFCC has had nine chairmen since its inception in 2003.
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