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Democracy on the Brink! Rigging in 2027 Could Spark National Unrest – Baba-Ahmed
Dr. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, former Political Adviser to Vice President Kashim Shettima, has issued a strong warning on the urgent need for transparency in Nigeria’s 2027 general elections.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In a post shared via his verified account on Monday, Baba-Ahmed called on both political leaders and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to pay close attention to growing public concerns over the integrity of the electoral process.
He cautioned that failure to conduct a credible and transparent election could plunge the nation into a severe crisis.
“Voices are being raised regarding the integrity of the 2027 elections. Our leaders and INEC should listen. Anything short of the most transparent elections will produce neither winners nor losers,” he warned.
“Rigging will risk plunging this country into its worst crises. No one wants that.”
His remarks come as the House of Representatives debates a comprehensive overhaul of Nigeria’s electoral framework. A proposed amendment to the Electoral Act seeks to mandate all five major elections — presidential, senatorial, House of Representatives, governorship, and state assembly — to be held on a single day.
If adopted, the reform would empower INEC to conduct a one-day nationwide election — a shift that has sparked intense discussions among political stakeholders and civil society groups.
Baba-Ahmed’s comments reflect widespread public skepticism following the controversial 2023 elections, with many citizens demanding stronger safeguards to uphold the credibility of future polls.
Meanwhile, in Osun State, former Governor and interim National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Rauf Aregbesola, has urged residents to actively participate in the upcoming Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) ahead of the state’s governorship election slated for August 8, 2026.
Speaking during a stakeholders’ meeting of the Omoluabi Progressives in Ilesa, Aregbesola emphasized the importance of mobilizing young eligible voters to seize the opportunity provided by the CVR exercise, which begins on August 18.
In a statement released Monday in Osogbo by the group’s Publicity Secretary, Abosede Oluwaseun, Aregbesola said:
“The time has come to swing into action. The forthcoming CVR is crucial to the task ahead. Everyone must participate, mobilise, and galvanise our people, especially the youth.”
He also charged his supporters to remain committed to their core mission of restoring progressive governance in Osun through issue-based campaigns and responsible political engagement.
The 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) began nationwide on Thursday, with over 2.2 million candidates expected to participate across accredited centres.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The exam, conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), will run from April 16 to April 22 in multiple daily sessions.
JAMB Registrar, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, urged examination officials to remain highly committed and professional, noting that the success of the exercise depends largely on their dedication.
He gave the charge during a virtual final briefing for technical officers ahead of the examination, where he also praised staff, ad hoc personnel, service providers, and technical advisers for their roles in the successful conduct of the mock exam.
Oloyede said many of the issues recorded during the mock exercise were due to poor assessment of centres by some technical officials.
He further stated that incentive packages would be awarded to teams that perform exceptionally, particularly in handling exam materials and submitting timely reports.
Reiterating JAMB’s zero-tolerance stance on malpractice, he warned candidates against bringing prohibited items into examination halls.
He also disclosed that biometric verification and real-time monitoring systems have been deployed to protect the integrity of the exercise.
Candidates whose biometrics cannot be verified, he added, will be rescheduled to write the exam at approved centres.
Meanwhile, a NAN correspondent monitoring proceedings at Aduvie International School, Jahi, reported that the first session scheduled for 8:30 a.m. began slightly behind schedule at about 8:40 a.m.
The Commissioner of Police for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), CP Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, on Thursday inspected security deployments at Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres across Abuja.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
According to the FCT Police Command spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, the inspection is part of proactive measures to ensure a smooth, peaceful, and hitch-free conduct of the ongoing examinations.
The UTME is scheduled to run nationwide from April 16 to 18, 2026.
During the exercise, CP Sanusi assessed security arrangements put in place to safeguard candidates, examination officials, and CBT facilities.
He also engaged with centre supervisors, assuring them of adequate security presence throughout the examination period.
Adeh added that the CP reaffirmed the command’s commitment to maintaining law and order, warning that any attempt to disrupt the examinations would be met with decisive action in line with the law.
Over 700 former terrorists who have undergone deradicalisation and rehabilitation are set to be reintegrated into their communities.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The Nigerian military has also dismissed reports alleging that beneficiaries of Operation Safe Corridor are being recruited into military institutions.
According to African Independent Television, the Coordinator of Operation Safe Corridor, Brigadier-General Yusuf Ali, made this known during a media tour of the Deradicalisation, Rehabilitation and Reintegration Centre in Gombe, North-East Nigeria.
He said many Nigerians still misunderstand the Federal Government’s structured counter-terrorism initiative, which is designed to restore peace in communities affected by insurgency.
Brigadier-General Ali explained that the programme focuses on rehabilitation and peaceful reintegration of repentant individuals into society.
During the tour, some of the participants also shared accounts of their involvement in offences that led to their admission into the programme.
The facility inspection was part of preparations for the graduation of over 700 clients who have completed the deradicalisation and rehabilitation process and are set for reintegration.
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