Primate Ayodele warns of fake polling units for 2027 election rigging
Primate Elijah Ayodele warned on Sunday that fake polling units and booths will be deployed nationwide during Nigeria's 2027 general elections to facilitate vote rigging, with plans already allegedly in motion. Speaking through his media aide, the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church leader stated unsuspecting voters could be disenfranchised by these fraudulent setups designed to weaken specific votes and manipulate outcomes.
He urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to treat this threat seriously, warning that failure to address it would severely damage election credibility. Ayodele specifically called on INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu to "put his house in order" and ensure election preparedness, asserting the commission hasn't shown readiness for what he described as an exceptionally tough electoral contest unlike previous polls.
While Ayodele claims electoral materials are part of the alleged rigging implementation, the report provides no specifics on timing, locations, or evidence supporting these warnings. Voters are advised to verify polling unit authenticity through official INEC channels, and citizens should report suspicious electoral setups to authorities ahead of the 2027 polls.