Kwankwaso slams INEC's 'unacceptable partisanship' ahead of 2027 elections
Former Kano State governor Rabiu Kwankwaso has warned INEC against imposing single candidacy on Nigerians in the 2027 elections. Kwankwaso made the statement today after joining African Democratic Congress leaders at a world press conference condemning INEC's 'brazen and unacceptable partisanship.'
The former governor fully endorsed the gathering's position, emphasizing that 'In 2027, Nigerians must be allowed to freely choose their leaders from a diverse range of political parties.' Kwankwaso specifically stated that 'The electoral umpire has no right to impose a single candidacy on Africa's largest and most vibrant democracy.'
This statement comes amid ongoing ADC crisis, where INEC recently withdrew recognition from ADC factions, prompting backlash from opposition figures and raising concerns about Nigeria's democratic processes ahead of the crucial 2027 polls.
As INEC navigates the ADC crisis, will the commission maintain neutrality or will the controversy influence Nigeria's electoral landscape in 2027?