'INEC May Not Be Ready for 2027 Election'

‘INEC May Not Be Ready for 2027 Election’ – ADC Spokesman
Abdullahi cited insecurity and economic hardship as major electoral concerns.
He warned delayed procurement could threaten the conduct of the elections.

The National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Bolaji Abdullahi, has expressed concerns that the 2027 general elections may face serious challenges, citing issues relating to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), insecurity and the country’s economic situation.

Abdullahi made the remarks during an interview with The Sun, where he attributed his concerns to what he described as systemic challenges within INEC and the administration of President Bola Tinubu.

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According to him, worsening economic hardship could discourage many Nigerians from participating in the electoral process, while also creating conditions that could encourage electoral malpractice.

He further argued that the prevailing security situation in parts of the country could prevent elections from taking place in some areas.

“There is so much procurement INEC usually embarks on. A lot of them are offshore, outside the country. If by now INEC has not received funding for those procurements or has not been able to do those procurements, then the election is threatened. That is my number one fear.

“I am worried that INEC may not be ready for the election, whether deliberately or inadvertently. I have serious fear that INEC may not be ready for the election.