The Digest:
Prominent political figures Seriake Dickson and Rotimi Amaechi have issued a grave warning, declaring that electoral rigging constitutes the "worst coup" against the people's sovereignty. Speaking at a forum in Abuja, the former governors highlighted a dangerous confluence of voter apathy, political manipulation, and a lack of political will for reform as fundamental threats to the integrity of the upcoming 2027 general elections.
Key Points:
- Former Governors Seriake Dickson and Rotimi Amaechi warned that Nigeria's democracy is under grave threat.
- Dickson labeled election rigging as the "worst coup" against the sovereignty of the people.
- He accused politicians, security agencies, and electoral officials of colluding to manipulate results.
- Amaechi stated that no incumbent government has the political will to achieve genuine electoral reform.
- He blamed entrenched interests and weak opposition for making electoral fraud easier.
- Political economist Dr. Sam Amadi cited a lack of neutrality in election management as a core problem.
- The warnings were issued at a lecture themed “2027: How Can We Make Our Votes Count?”
Sources: Daily Post Nigeria, The Cable
