Atiku Warns of Election Manipulation at Collation Centres, Urges Countermeasures

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar raised alarms on Tuesday about alleged election manipulation at collation centres, calling for effective countermeasures to safeguard vote credibility. He spoke after a meeting with the Coalition for Democracy Movement, led by Dr. Jibril Shehu Mustapha, which presented its nationwide structure and pledged support for his political efforts, especially protecting the electoral process.

Atiku said he thanked the coalition for its consistency and assured members that their sacrifices in defending democracy will be remembered. He highlighted growing worries about manipulation during vote collation and stressed the need for concrete steps to prevent it, while noting the coalition’s commitment to strengthening electoral integrity nationwide.

The Coalition for Democracy Movement claims a presence across Nigeria and says it will monitor elections to protect votes. Atiku’s remarks come amid broader debates about election preparedness for 2027, with opposition figures repeatedly warning of risks at collation points where results are aggregated and announced.

Will you trust current collation centre safeguards, support civil society monitoring groups like the Coalition for Democracy Movement, or demand more transparency from INEC on how votes are collated and announced?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/04/21/im-concerned-about-election-manipulation-in-collation-centres-atiku/